Sustainable Practices for the Holiday Season
December holidays are filled with colorful wrapping paper, vibrant bows, and gifts of all shapes and sizes. As it's out with the old and in with the new, it can be hard to keep those trash cans from overflowing! From knowing which giftwrap is recyclable to purchasing reusable options, read our top tips for gifting sustainably this year.
Once the festivities have ended and it's time to take down your decorations, did you know you can compost your live Christmas tree? Unflocked trees free of decorations can be collected at your curb with yard trimmings on your regular trash service day or deposited at the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park from Thursday, December 26, 2024, to Sunday, January 12, 2025. The trees will be chipped and used for flooring at Texas TreeVentures. Flocked and artificial Christmas trees must be landfilled and can be scheduled for WM bulk pickup on your regular service day by calling 800-800-5804 or emailing cssatex@wm.com.
 Turning Waste into Rich Soil
Did you know that you can compost your food waste in your own backyard with as little as one cubic yard of space? Learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners how to turn kitchen waste, yard trimmings and leaves into rich, hand-made compost on the first Saturday of the month in December, January and February, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 8203 Millenium Forest Drive! This class is outdoors and hands-on as you learn a simple, cost-effective way to make compost at home. No registration required - walk in to join us for a class!
Free Native Seedlings for Woodlands Residents
Since 1977, more than 1.5 million seedlings have been shared with residents to plant in their yard, in community open space reserves and in forest preserves. Join us for the 49th annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway at Northshore Park on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon to receive your free seedlings. This year, 12 featured native tree seedlings will be available, consisting of a variety of overstory and understory trees. Each of these native seedlings benefit local wildlife and are critical hosts for beneficial insects. Don't miss this event where you can talk with tree experts, learn how to plant your seedlings through live demonstrations, learn what tree is best for your yard and receive free seedlings!
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