Christmas is over and it’s time to get rid of that tree! Perhaps your artificial tree has become run down and dingy, and you want to throw it out and replace it with a brand new tree. There are ways that both types of Christmas trees should be disposed of. Here are some tips on dealing with both types of Christmas trees.
Check for Ornaments
With both live and artificial Christmas trees, you should check for ornaments before disposal. Leaving ornaments on the tree is the number-one-way people lose old family keepsakes on their Christmas trees. Be sure that if you shake the tree to see if there are any ornaments left, you do it over a padded surface or at the very least over carpet.
Check with Your Local Central Florida Waste Management Department
Before disposal, check with your local waste management department regarding Christmas Tree pick up and what to do in the case of a live tree and artificial. In some communities, pick up may not be an option, and getting together to rent a roll off dumpster form Dumpstermaxx could be your best option. Similarly, if you are a property manager for an apartment complex or townhouse community, it would be wise to rent a thirty-yard roll off dumpster specifically so that members of the community can dispose of their Christmas trees and not cause your dumpster or trash compactors to overflow or become jammed.
Disposing of a Real Christmas Tree
There are several options you have when you dispose of your Christmas Tree for curbside pickup. Cut it up into smaller sections as you would for yard waste pickup. This action not only ensures your Christmas Tree will be picked up, but it also is a kind thing to do for the garbagemen who will be loading it into their truck.
Don’t try and stuff your tree whole into a trash can; in most Central Florida communities, this will result in the garbage can being passed by and a notice left in its place that something that should not be in it prevented its pickup. If you don’t have yard waste pickup, be sure that you cut it into smaller pieces to fit into the trash can, this will likely be picked up, and your tree hauled away to the nearest landfill.
Disposing of an Artificial Christmas Tree
Getting rid of an artificial Christmas tree can be tricky. You can’t dispose of your artificial Christmas tree in the same way you could a real tree. If the tree can be broken down into components and neatly fit into your trash can, there shouldn’t be any issues, however, if it can’t be broken down, you may have to call a junk collector, but this can be an expensive option. If you plan on doing a home cleanout at some point, take advantage of the opportunity and rent a roll-off dumpster to dispose of your tree in along with everything else you plan on throwing out.
A third option exists for disposal of an artificial Christmas tree; you can donate it to a charity. Some Central Florida charities accept artificial Christmas trees as donations for lower-income families who cannot afford to buy their own tree, or for decoration at a shelter.
Use Dumpstermaxx Dumpsters to Dispose of Christmas Trees and Any Other Items
We can help you get rid of your old Christmas trees and anything else you will throw out by dropping off a rental roll-off dumpster right to your location. When you have finished your project, we will pick it up and haul it away. Call us today or fill out our simple online contact form. A staff member will help you order the right size dumpster and schedule a time when we can deliver it. If you’re ready to get rid of old Christmas trees and anything else that needs to be disposed of, act now!