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County urges residents to recycle Christmas trees

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Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle their Christmas trees, rather than tossing them in the trash.

From Thanksgiving to the New Year, holiday waste accounts for an additional 20 to 25 percent increase in trash, including Christmas trees. The National Christmas Tree Association estimates 25 to 30 million live Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year. Clark County is among the top counties in Washington for cut trees.

  • Place trees smaller than 5 feet in the yard debris or organics cart at no extra charg
  • Place a single tree, cut into sections of 5 feet or less, next to an empty yard debris or organics cart at no extra charge
  • Place tree, cut into sections of 5 feet or less, next to a full yard debris cart for an additional fee

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