Christmas Trees
There are two ways to handle your tree after the season:
- Compost your tree.
- Drop off your tree at a predetermined spot as outlined by the municipalities below..
Three easy steps to compost your Christmas tree:
- Remove ALL decorations and trim.
- Delimb the tree and cut up the trunk and branches (each piece no longer than 3 feet).
- Place in your compost cart. Be sure you can close the cart’s lid.
Christmas Tree Drop-off Locations for January 2012:
City of Saint John
* Look for the 'barricaded area' at each location.
* Sites will be plowed and maintained for the safety of the public and workers.
These locations are open from January 2 to 15th:
- Charles Gorman Arena - University Ave
- Peter Murray Arena - Dever Rd
- Hilton Belyea Arena - Lowell St
- Forest Hills Ball Field - 651 Westmorland Rd
- South End, Old Sugar Refinery
Town of Rothesay
- One day drop-off on Saturday, January 7th:
- Bill McGuire Centre Parking Lot
- East Riverside-Kingshurst Park
- Rothesay Arena
- Entrance to the Wells Recreation Field
Town of Quispamsis
Drop off locatons are open until Saturday, January 7th:
- Quispamsis Recreation Centre - lower parking lot
- Walter Jewett Ball Field - parking lot
Town of Hampton Curbside collection
Place tree at the curb by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3rd or, Drop off Jan 2-7 Dutch Point Park
