Christmas Tree & Holiday Lights Disposal & Recycling
Unwanted holiday string lighting can be recycled at the Chisago County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (39649 Grand Ave., North Branch), every non-holiday Monday 12-7pm. Other unwanted holiday lighting such as candles or figures should go in the trash.
Disposal of real Christmas trees varies. Check with your refuse/garbage hauler. Some haulers do not take them, and some will for a small fee. The Area Compost Site that serves City of Lindström residents is not open in the winter. The privately run waste transfer station, SRC in Wyoming, MN (www.mytrashservice.com) accepts trees for a fee: 651-462-5298.
An alternative option for natural Christmas trees is to seek out a farm that may give them to their goats, or use them for other purposes. The Chisago Lakes Area Community Page on Facebook is a great resource for locating those who may be interested in accepting your tree. Please make sure to remove all lights and decorations prior to donation.
Artificial trees in good condition (with all the parts, stand, and if lighted- in working order) can be donated to Family Pathways in Lindström, North Branch or Wyoming, and MUST be boxed or bagged. If broken or incomplete, place in the garbage. Please contact your desired location to ensure their policy has not changed.
