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This year, instead
of buying a tree that ends up in the landfill or as mulch, buy a
live tree that will continue to help the environment once the
holidays are over. Many nurseries throughout the county sell
living, potted evergreen trees that can be placed indoors for a
short period, then wait outside for spring planting.
The City of
Louisville is giving 50% rebates (up to $50) for live trees
donated to the City after holiday use. Call 303-335-4735 for
details. Louisville Parks and Recreation (303-666-6565) is also
providing vouchers for 20% discounts on live trees purchased from
Treehouse Nursery.
Holiday Tree
Recycling
Many
communities are organizing drop-off areas for trees that are
completely clean of any tinsel, ornaments or other decorations.
Trees will be mulched. There are no curbside collection programs
for recycling trees.
Boulder: Residents can recycle
their trees at the City’s Yard Waste Drop-off Facility located at
Western Disposal (5880 Butte Mill Rd.), in the winter months on
Monday through Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm and on Saturday from
7:00am-2:00 pm. No flocked trees, tree stands, wreaths or other
hardware is acceptable.
Broomfield: Residents can recycle
their trees from December 21st through January 25th. Trees may be
dropped off at any time during this period at three locations:
Community Park, Bronco Park, and LocAmora Park. Mulch from the
trees will be available free to residents following the collection
program. For more information, contact Tom Wells of Broomfield
Public Works: 303-464-5663.
Longmont: The City will offer
tree recycling from December 26th through January 6th. Trees may
be dropped off during this period at the Tree Limb Diversion
Center (140 Martin St.). For further details, call Longmont Public
Works at 303-651-8416.
Superior: The Town will offer
tree recycling starting on December 26th and continuing through
January. Trees may be dropped off at any time of day during this
period at the hockey rink parking lot on the corner of Coalton Rd
and Indiana St. Free mulch from the trees will be made available
to Superior residents through January at the same site. For more
details on Superior’s Holiday Tree Recycling Program, call the
Metro District Offices at 303-987-0835.
Louisville: The Louisville
Resource Conservation and Advisory Board is sponsoring a cut tree
drop-off and mulching program for residents of Louisville. Trees
may be taken to the collection site just north of the Louisville
Cemetery off of Empire Road, Monday through Saturday from
8:00am-3:00pm throughout the month of January. For more
information, call the Louisville Parks and Recreation office at
303-666-6565. Mulch produced from the trees will be made available
to Louisville residents free-of-charge. For a small fee, Scout
troops in the area will provide a pick-up service for your tree.
For more information on the program, call the Louisville
Recreation Center at 303-666-7400.
Lafayette: The Lafayette Parks
and Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual tree recycling
program for Lafayette residents. From December 26th through
January 31st, untrimmed trees may be dropped off at two locations:
City Shops, 1700 Avalon, Monday-Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm; and LaMont
Does Park, 500 S. Boulder Road, open 24 hours, seven days per
week. Drop-off is free, but please remove all tinsel, nails, and
ornaments. No flocked trees, wreaths, garlands, yard waste, tree
trimmings, or garbage. For more information call 303-665-5588 ext.
3701.
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