Log in

COMPOSTING

Tempe provides options for Christmas tree disposal

Tempe has several ways for residents to keep Christmas trees out of landfills.

Trees can be dropped off through Monday, Jan. 30, for composting at a city facility at 1001 N. Rio Road, Tempe. It can be reached at the intersection of Hardy Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.

Remove tree stands, nails, ornaments, lights, garland and tinsel prior to arrival.

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers starting at $5 for your first month and support local, unbiased journalism.


Already have an account? Log in to continue.

Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

Please log in to continue

Log in
I am anchor
COMPOSTING

Tempe provides options for Christmas tree disposal

Posted

Tempe has several ways for residents to keep Christmas trees out of landfills.

Trees can be dropped off through Monday, Jan. 30, for composting at a city facility at 1001 N. Rio Road, Tempe. It can be reached at the intersection of Hardy Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.

Remove tree stands, nails, ornaments, lights, garland and tinsel prior to arrival.

City officials remind residents that holiday trees are not accepted at Kiwanis Park, and they should not be placed in garbage containers. 

Those unable to drop off trees at the city facilily can dispose of them at the transfer station or in the green organics pile for the next bulk/uncontained collection. 

Check the 2023 bulk/uncontained garbage and green organics schedule here.  

For more, call Tempe 311 at 480-350-4311. 

Share with others


Have an opinion on this story? Click here to send a letter to our editors.

Comments

No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here