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Chance to Recycle Christmas Trees Begins Thursday

Safely dispose of dry trees and recycle wood made into free mulch for public.

Maybe you are one who puts up your holiday tree right after Thanksgiving, and it's already gotten quite dry. Or perhaps you are going away for a winter vacation and want to make sure your home is safe of hazards.

Either way, starting on the day right after Christmas — from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 26 — the Somerset County Park Commission will be accepting natural Christmas trees for recycling at no cost at two locations. The collections in Bridgewater and Franklin Township will continue through Jan. 31.

As an added public service, the trees will be chipped into wood chip mulch which will be used throughout the park system to mulch plantings. Some chips or mulch will be made available to the public at each of the drop-off sites at no cost.

Somerset County residents may bring their tree to Colonial Park, Parking Lot F, 156 Mettlers Road in Somerset, Franklin Township or to North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road in Bridgewater at the northern end of the parking lot near the lighted ball field. Both facilities will accept trees from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week.

Each family is limited to only one tree that must be free of all ornaments, wires, netting, and tinsel. Only natural trees will be accepted. Wreaths and garland will not be accepted as these items cannot be recycled.

Deliveries from groups or dealers will be rejected. Following these guidelines is necessary to maintain a manageable recycling program.

For further information, call the Somerset County Park Commission Horticulture Department at 732 873-2459, ext. 21 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment, Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Information on Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org


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