Do you have a plan in place for disposing of your Christmas tree? Whether you’ve answered yes or no, it is important to review some helpful tips that will ensure both safety and convenience this holiday season.

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about tossing out your Christmas tree after the holidays.

Fire Hazard Safety

After you disconnect a tree from its root ball, it is on the verge of dying. Eventually, your Christmas tree will be dried out and old. What many people do not realize is that by the end of the holiday season, a Christmas tree is completed depleted of moisture, making it a fire hazard. This is one reason why you should take it down as soon as the holidays are over. Leaving up a dried out tree is a prime fire hazard. If your Christmas tree is showing brittle greenish gray needles, it is ready to come down.

Municipal Ordinances

Another factor to consider before tossing out your Christmas tree is the law. Many municipalities have their own rules and regulations for disposing of Christmas trees, so it is important for you to locate your town’s set of instructions to ensure you are following all the rules. Most towns make it simple by instructing residents to bag up the tree and place it for curbside pickup. Other ordinances obligate residents to drop off their Christmas tree at a local collection center for recycling.

For Noblesville Residents:

In Noblesville, simply place your tree with your trash, and Republic Services will pick it up for you! Visit the City of Noblesville website to learn specific details.

Where to Get Christmas Tree Bags

There are many stores that sell bags that are specially-designed and manufactured for Christmas tree disposal. Some popular stores that have great prices on such bags include Meijer®, Target®, Big Lots®, and Walmart®. You can purchase them in-store or online for as little as $15.  If you would like to make your own bag, find a few old duffle bags and sew them together, or simply use several extra-large, 40-gallon trash bags to cover and secure the tree.

Noblesville Tree Service

Call 317-537-9770 for professional tree service in Noblesville, Indiana. We offer a wide range of professional tree services for residential and commercial properties. We offer free estimates, free advice, senior discounts, tree service coupons, and much more. Call 317-537-9770 to request a free estimate, today.