Christmas tree recycling program begins today
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Yuma will have its Christmas tree recycling program that will be open from December 27, 2022, to January 6, 2023.
If you're not sure what to do with your live Christmas tree after the holidays, you can drop them off free of charge at the Yuma Civic Center.
The City of Yuma says drop-offs will be in the eastern lot of the civic center located at 1440 W. Desert Hills Drives, adjacent to the Desert Sun Tennis Courts.
The program's operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Dec. 27 to Jan. 6, 2023, except for Jan. 2 as the city's facilities will be closed that day.
The City of Yuma advises removing all lights, ornaments, and tinsel before dropping off the tree and that artificial trees aren't accepted.
Material from the trees will be chipped and reused.
Motorists can use Desert Sun Drive for inbound traffic from Avenue A and Desert Hills Drive for outbound traffic says the City of Yuma.
If you have questions about the program, you can call (928) 373-4504.
City and County residents can also drop off trees at Yuma County's North Gila Transfer Site located at Avenue 7E and County 5th Street.
Which will be open on weekdays from Dec. 27 to Jan. 31, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for any more questions about this site, you can call (928) 341-2500.
