Christmas Tree Mulching begins January 3

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Christmas Tree Mulching begins January 3

December 26, 2014 (Baltimore, MD) - Christmas tree mulching begins Saturday, January 3, 2015 for Baltimore City residents. Mulching services will be offered from Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reedbird Citizen Convenience Center, 701 Reedbird Avenue. Residents may bring their own bags or containers if they wish to collect mulch for their own use. Community groups are also encouraged to bring bags or containers and collect free mulch for neighborhood gardens while supplies last. The service continues through January 31, 2015.  Trees being brought for mulching must have tinsel and ornaments removed first.  

 

For residents who do not wish to bring their trees for mulching, the Bureau of Solid Waste will offer tree collection beginning on Monday, December 29. Residents should set out trees on their regularly scheduled trash collection day at the same location where their trash is collected. Trees will be collected through January 30, 2015. 
 

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The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) enhances and sustains a healthy quality of life for Baltimore City citizens, regional customers, and visitors. The agency provides efficient management of solid waste services, water and wastewater, and stormwater systems. DPW delivers drinking water to 1.8 million people daily, collecting 750 tons of mixed refuse and 125 tons of recycling from 210,000 households four days a week. For additional information visit, http://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov, Facebook, Baltimore City Department of Public Works and Twitter, @BaltimoreDPW.