Don't Just Trash Your Tree, Recycle It Instead

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - It may be Christmas Day, but some planners are already looking ahead at how to properly dispose of the tree, once the ornaments and lights have been taken down, of course.

Beginning Saturday, December 26th, Miami-Dade residents can take their trees - free of ornaments and stands - these Trash and Recycling Centers.

• North Dade Landfill - 21500 NW 47 Ave.
• Norwood - 19901 NW 7 Ave.
• Palm Springs North - 7870 NW 178 St.
• Golden Glades - 140 NW 160 St.
• West Little River - 1830 NW 79 St.
• Snapper Creek - 2200 SW 117 Ave.
• Sunset Kendall - 8000 SW 107 Ave.
• Richmond Heights - 14050 Boggs Dr.
• West Perrine - 16651 SW 107 Ave.
• Eureka Drive - 9401 SW 184 St.
• South Miami Heights - 20800 SW 117 Ct.
• Moody Drive - 12970 SW 268 St.

Christmas tree mulch will be available at the following six locations beginning in early February 2016, for residents to pick up using their own shovels, bags or containers, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

• West Perrine - 16651 SW 107 Ave.
• Eureka Drive - 9401 SW 184 St.
• Moody Drive - 12970 SW 268 St.
• Sunset Kendall - 8000 SW 107 Ave.
• West Little River - 1830 NW 79 St.
• North Dade Landfill - 21500 NW 47 Ave.

For a listing of Christmas tree drop-off locations and hours, mulch availability locations, and additional Christmas tree disposal options call 3-1-1 or visit the Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management Department website at www.miamidade.gov/publicworks.

If the idea of hauling the tree to the recycling center seems to be too much of a hassle, residents may cut the tree into smaller pieces and place it inside their green waste cart for collection on any of their regularly scheduled waste collection days. The tree must fit entirely inside the waste cart. Trees placed next to the waste cart cannot be collected by the automated waste collection truck.

Residents who don't want to cut up their trees can leave them curbside through January 8th, 2016. Trees left curbside after this date will not be picked up and will have to be dropped off or cut up and put inside the green bin.

In Broward, trees can be brought in for recycling at the locations from Dec. 26th to January 18th, 2016. Hours vary; call the park of your choice for details.

• Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City 33024; 954-357-5150
• C. B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines 33028; 954-357-5170
• Easterlin Park, 1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park 33309; 954-357-5190
• Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063; 954-357-5198
• Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise 33326; 954-357-8868
• Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317; 954-357-5135
• Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale 33311; 954-791-1036
• Snake Warrior's Island Natural Area, 3600 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miramar 33023; 954-357-8776
• Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870
• Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie 33328; 954-357-5130
• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood 33021; 954-357-8811
• Vista View Park, 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie 33330; 954-357-8898
• West Lake Park, 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood 33019; 954-357-5161

Regular, weekend and holiday gate entrance fees will not be in effect for recyclers.

Leaving trees curbside for pick up varies by city in Broward. See your city's website for details.

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