 
Real Christmas trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch and compost. Many local businesses and organizations collect trees to recycle for little or no cost. Here are some recycling options and tips on what to do with your tree after the holidays.
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Curbside Pickup for Recycling. Local Boy Scout Troops will pick up Christmas trees at your home in several Kitsap communities. Donations are greatly appreciated.
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Drop Off at a Treecycle Location. From Kingston and Bainbridge to Port Orchard, there are many sites around the county that will take your tree for recycling.
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Compost. Cut smaller branches up and add them to your compost pile
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Yard Waste. Cut the branches of unflocked trees down and place them in your curbside yard waste container. If you're not a subscriber, check if your area can receive service and sign up for food/yard waste collection.
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 Avoid a mess of needles in your home with this easy trick! Place a large plastic bag beneath the stand when you set the tree up. Decorate with a pretty tree skirt to hide it. When the holidays are done, pull the bag up around the tree (stand and all) and carry it all outside. Once outside, remove the bag and tree stand for reuse next year.
Don't forget to double check! Remove all your lights, ornaments, toppers and garland. Now your tree is ready to recycle!
 There are many ways to make eco-friendly decorations with the whole family. Here are some ideas that smell great and cost little. The best part, they're biodegradable too!
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Edible Herb Wreaths. Make a fragrant, delicious wreath using items from your herb garden. Use tender branches to create the base, twisting them around one another to make a circle. Weave in branches of rosemary, bay leaves, or lavender. Add sprigs of thyme or any other herbs you like. Create a splash of color with dried chili peppers or sliced citrus fruits. |
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Pomander Balls. Oranges and cloves are all you need to create a great smelling centerpiece. Just press the whole cloves into the orange rind in any pattern you like. Place the cloves in the shapes of letters to spell out your family name. The ideas are endless, and it's fun for all ages! |
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Try these 4 tips
- Use our Holiday Recycle Guide for guidance on recycling more items.
- When recycling paper or cardboard items, remove all bows and ribbons, and be sure to flatten* your paper and cardboard.
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Find more information on what to do with special items, such as light, artificial trees and more.
- Wrap gifts with a scarf, bandana or a recycled paper bag.
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*Due to the increase in gift shipping this year, county recycling facilities will receive more cardboard than ever before. Please flatten your cardboard so we can collect as much as possible.
When cardboard containers are full, we close the containers until they are emptied and replaced. Thank you for your patience if we run out of room for your cardboard. If possible, we recommend keeping your cardboard at home until the holiday rush is over (mid-January).
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