Sacramento Christmas Tree Recycling Information

Last day to put out trees and leaves is January 31, 2014

City of Sacramento residential yard waste customers can place trees in the street for pickup as part of the City's Leaf Season service. The last day that trees, or any yard waste, can be placed out on the street for collection is January 31, 2014. Customers can find out when the next on-street collection is estimated for their address by checking the Leaf Season schedule at www.sacrecycle.org, or calling 311.

Holiday Tree Recycling Guidelines:

• Trees should be clean of all lights, tinsel, decorations etc. and have no stand attached.
• Flocked trees will be accepted.
• The city will collect up to five (5) trees. Loads in excess of five trees will only be accepted at: Elder Creek Recovery & Transfer Station, Kiefer Landfill, and the North Area Recovery Station.
• Make sure there is space between the curb and tree to allow water to flow to storm drains. Do not place trees in bike lanes.
• If you miss the citywide tree collection you can put your tree in your yard waste container.
• The tree must be cut into pieces that will fit completely into the container with the lid closed. It will be collected on your next weekly collection day.

Free Drop-off Events for Residents who do not receive City service:

On-street tree collection is for residential customers who receive yard waste service from the City. Those who do not receive residential yard waste services from the City should use one of the free drop-off events listed below or find another legal disposal method for their tree. Improper disposal of holiday trees on city streets is considered illegal dumping. Please note the specific dates and times for free tree drop-off.

Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station

8491 Fruitridge Road 8 am to 5 pm Saturday, January 4 Also accepting trees December 26 - January 31, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from Jackson Highway, south on Florin Perkins Road, right on Fruitridge Road)

SMUD - Corporation Yard

6100 Folsom Blvd. 8 am to 3:30 pm Saturday, January 4

North Area Recovery Station

4450 Roseville Road 8 am to 6 pm Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5 (I-80 to Watt, left on Roseville Road)

Kiefer Landfill

12701 Kiefer Blvd. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5 (from Jackson Highway, north on Grant Line, right on Kiefer)

Elder Creek Recovery and Transfer

8642 Elder Creek Road 8 am to 3 pm Saturday, January 4 Also accepting trees December 26 - January 31, Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm (from Jackson Highway, south on Florin Perkins Road, left on Elder Creek)