[CrozetEagle] 2007-2008 Christmas Tree Recycling Program

[Penny Wagner]

2007-2008 Christmas Tree Recycling Program 

A free program that recycles discarded Christmas Trees into mulch for the 
public's use. The County will operate seven sites. The sites will be 
open from December 26, 2007 to January 18, 2008 . The hours will be 7:00 
AM until dark daily. The sites are: 

  

            Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Recycling Center on McIntire 
Road 

            Crozet Park in Crozet 

            Greenwood Community Center in Greenwood 

            Chris Greene Lake Park in Earlysville 

            Darden Towe Park on Elks Drive 

            Scottsville Community Center in Scottsville 

            Walnut Creek Park off Old Lynchburg Road 

  

            This program has been in operation since 1988 and has grown 
to recycle over 2800 trees that yield over 229 cubic yards of chips. 
Combining forces with the "Charlottesville Curb Side Pick Up" the joint 
programs collected 4000 trees yielding 327 cubic yards of chips. Please 
note this is reducing the impact on our landfill and helping citizens 
find a place to dispose of a large and cumbersome item. The Darden Towe 
location is less congested and is suited better for large loads and 
contract haulers. 

            According to Ronnie Shifflett from the City Public Works 
Department the Charlottesville Curbside Pickup will be the week of 
January 7, 2008 (trees need to be at the curb side by 7:00 AM). Shortly 
after that date the City and County Parks Crews will join forces and 
chip and estimated 4000 trees at Darden Towe Park. 

            Both Programs require that decorations, stands and nails be 
removed. Please no "yard waste". 

            Free mulch will be available starting February 1, 2008 at 
Darden Towe Park. 
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