What to do with your 2017 Christmas tree near Tampa Bay, FL | OK Carz

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How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Tampa Bay, FL 

Now that New Years has passed, you’ve likely begun to pack up all the decorations and turn your attention to the next big holiday. If you took the time to put up a real Christmas tree, that means you’re stuck with this previously festive foliage that you need to get rid of. If you’re looking for how to dispose of your Christmas tree in Tampa Bay, FL, you have several options.  

If you’re a customer of Hillsborough County solid waste, your Christmas tree is eligible for pick up or drop off. If you aren’t looking to try and re-attach the tree to the roof of your vehicle, all you have to do is cut it into sections that are no more than 4 feet long and 6-inches thick, with all decorations removed. From there, all you have to do is put it on the curb on the regular yard waste collection day.

Close up of a red ornament and bell on a Christmas Tree 

Those who don’t have a saw, or who aren’t looking to mess around with chopping up a tree can simply bring their bare tree to one of the three Yard Waste Processing Facilities in Hillsborough. These sites are located at 346 Falkenburg Road or 8001 W. Linebaugh Ave, in Tampa, FL, or at 13001 US 41, Gibsonton, FL. When you bring your tree between 7:30 am and 5 pm, Monday through Saturday, you will need to bring your photo ID and current property tax bill, verifying that you are a Hillsborough County Solid Waste customer.  

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Recycling your Christmas Tree 

If you aren’t able to dispose of your tree through the waste facilities, a decomposing tree left in the backyard can provide shelter for wildlife. If you don’t mind the work, you can also chop or grind up you tree and use it from mulch in the springtime. Repurposing something like a Christmas tree, or a used vehicle is a great way to help the environment. You can visit OkCarz to take a look at hybrid vehicle options available, or to see if you qualify for vehicle financing 

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