December 24th, 2011

Recycling Your Christmas Tree

There are several ways that you can recycle your Christmas tree this year. Here are some alternatives. For more alternatives call the BC Recycling Hotline at 604-732-9253.

Residential Collection (Surrey, Delta, or Langley)

Surrey residents that receive yard trimmings collection may put their tree out before 7 AM on their regular yard trimming collection day until January 31st. Residents are asked to cut the tree into branches and bundle the branches together for ease of pickup. For more information contact the City of Surrey Garbage and Recycling line at 604-590-7289.

Delta residents can put your Christmas tree out with your yard waste but regular restrictions apply. Bundles must be no more than 1 meter by 60 cm.

Langley (City or Township) residents can put your Christmas tree out with your yard waste but regular restrictions apply. Bundles must be no more than 1 meter by 60 cm and weigh no more than 34 kg (75 lbs).

Transfer Station (Surrey, Delta, or Langley)

Surrey residents are welcome to drop off their tree at the transfer station at 9770 – 192nd Street, Surrey. The Transfer Station is open from 8 AM until 5 PM Monday to Friday and 8 AM to 6 PM Saturday and Sunday. For more information call the Transfer Station at 604-513-2409.
Delta residents are welcome to drop off their trees at the Vancouver Landfill for Composting. The composting facility is located at 5400 – 72nd Street in Delta.
Langley residents are welcome to drop off their trees for a fee at the transfer station located at 1070 – 272 Street, Langley. The transfer station is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chipping Events

Many local Charities host chipping events by donation. Here are a few:

Surrey firefighters will be on hand Saturday December 31st to assist with the chipping of Christmas trees at the Newton Athletic Park (128th Street and 74th Avenue).

Adams Road Elementary – January 2nd, 10 AM to 2 PM at 18228 – 68th Avenue, Surrey

Scouts Canada – January 7th, 9 AM to 2 PM at 17710 Highway 10, Cloverdale

Elgin park Secondary School – January 7th, 10 AM to 2 PM at 13484 – 24th Avenue, Surrey Call 604-538-1091 for more information.

St. Matthew’s Parish – January 7th, 10 AM to 4 PM and January 8th, 12 noon to 4 PM at 16079 – 88th Avenue, Surrey

Fraser Heights Secondary School – January 8th, 10 AM to 3 PM at 16060 – 108th Avenue, Surrey

Bolivar Heights Community Association and Surrey Slopitch – January 8th, 11 AM to 2 PM at 13290 – 115 Avenue, Surrey

The Lions Club host chipping events at the following locations:

• Sungod Arena, January 7th, 10 AM to 4 PM at 7825 – 112 Street, Surrey
• Tsawwassen South Delta Recreation Centre 1720 – 56th Street (Date Unknown)

Residential Collection (Vancouver)

Households that receive yard trimmings collection may put their tree out before 7 AM on their regular yard trimming collection day until January 31^st. For more information contact the City of Vancouver Recycling Hotline at 604-326-4600 OR recycle@vancouver.ca.

Vancouver South Transfer Station

Any city of Vancouver resident is welcome to drop off their undecorated tree at the transfer station until January 31^st at the Vancouver South Transfer Station (377 West Kent Avenue North) and the Vancouver Landfill (5400 – 72^nd Street, Delta)

Lions Club Chipping Event (Vancouver)

The Lions Club of BC hosts Chipping Events at several locations. Donations of Cash and non-perishable food items will be distributed to local charities. Chipping events will take place at the following locations:

• Kits Beach Parking Lot (Cornwall and Arbutus)
• Kerrisdale Ice Rink (East Boulevard North of 41^st)
• Sunset Beach Upper Parking Lot (Pacific Boulevard and Broughton Street)
• Trout Lake Community Center (Victoria Drive and 15^th Avenue)

Contact the Lions Club for more information:

(www.vancouverlions.com OR www.vancouversouthlions.com)

UBC Christmas Tree Chipper Event (Vancouver)

“Chip In” by recycling your Christmas tree at the UBC Botanical Gardens. Your tree will be chipped into bark mulch for the pathways. For self service you can drop your tree off anytime between December 26^th and January 10^th, between 9 AM and 4:30 PM.

Drop trees at the UBC Botanical Garden parking lot, at 6804 South West Marine Dr. Please remove all lights, decorations, tinsel, stands, or other items. No yard trimmings please, just Christmas trees. UBC Plant Operations and UBC Botanical Garden proudly sponsor this sustainability initiative. Donations are gratefully appreciated. Visit www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org or call 604-822-4208 for more information.