Miami-Dade Begins Christmas Tree Collection
Trees must be placed on the sidewalk and be free of decorative ornaments
By Andreína Barreto Jové, Huella Zero
Miami-Dade County, Florida, announced the details for Christmas tree collection. According to the information, the first phase began on Wednesday, January 7, and will end on January 18.
The Miami-Dade County website details that the collection and recycling of Christmas trees aims to keep the areas “clean and green.”
“This year, trees will be collected throughout the service area during two sweeps. Do not place whole trees or cut trees in the green garbage carts or blue recycling carts,” the instructions state.
The second and final phase of Christmas tree collection will take place from January 21 to February 1. On this occasion, trees will be collected on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Other Recycling Options
In addition, they reported that residents can recycle their clean, undecorated Christmas trees by taking them to any County Trash and Recycling Center, or to the West Miami-Dade Household Chemical Collection Center at 8801 NW 58th St.
This service is only for residents who receive waste collection services from Miami-Dade County. Those interested can drop off their clean, undecorated tree at one of the Waste and Recycling Centers listed below:
– North Dade – 21500 NW 47 Ave
– Norwood – 19901 NW 7th Ave
– Palm Springs North – 7870 NW 178 St
– Golden Glades – 140 NW 160 St
– West Little River – 1830 NW 79 St
– Snapper Creek – 2200 SW 117 Ave
– Sunset Kendall – 8000 SW 107 Ave
– West Perrine – 16651 SW 107 Ave
– Eureka Drive – 9401 SW 184 St
– South Miami Heights – 20800 SW 117 Ct
– Moody Drive – 12970 SW 268 St
These centers are open seven days a week from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm local time (ET).
