December 20, 2016 - The City will once again recycle natural trees this holiday season, grinding the trees into wood chips to be added to the compost pile at the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens.

"One of the good things about getting a natural Christmas tree is it's recyclable," said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City's Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section. "The City's nine Tree Drop-off Sites open on Boxing Day."

North-side drop-off locations:
"¢ Brent Park (Balsam St at Margaret St)
"¢ County Park Tennis Courts (County Blvd)
"¢ Grandview Arena (Madeline St between Grandview Arena & Westminster United Church - not in the arena parking lot)
"¢ John Jumbo Recreation Centre (Toivo St)
"¢ Strathcona Golf Course

South-side drop-off locations:
"¢ Delaney Arena (Legion Track Dr)
"¢ Kinsmen Northwood Centre (609 James St N)
"¢ Westfort Playing Field (off Neebing Ave)
"¢ West Thunder Community Centre (915 Edward St S)

Remove all ornaments and tinsel from trees before bringing them to a Drop-off Site. If a plastic bag is used to transport the tree to the recycling site, it must be removed as well.

Trees cannot be left at recycling depots or put out for curbside collection.

Tree Drop-off Sites are open from Dec. 26 - Jan. 11. There is no charge for tree chipping.

For more information, call the City's Dispatch at 625-2195 or visit thunderbay.ca/Christmas

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Contact: Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste & Recycling Services, 625-3851