Curbside pick-up of Christmas trees in the City of Peterborough begins on Tuesday, while surrounding townships have different methods of disposal.
Peterborough
Residents of Peterborough are asked to leave their real, unwrapped, un-decorated trees in a visible area on the curb throughout January. There is no need to call for pick up.
Selwyn
Trees can be dropped off at 1275 County Road 24 (Centre line Smith) during daylight hours.
Douro
Trees can be dropped off at 713 County Road 4 during daylight hours.
Buckhorn
Trees can be dropped off at 2467 County Road 36 during daylight hours.
Havelock
Trees can be dropped off at 649 County Road 46 during daylight hours.
Millbrook
Trees can be dropped off at 1111 County Road 10 during daylight hours.
It is asked that all trees must have decorations and lights removed. Artificial trees will not be accepted.
The Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario suggest placing real Christmas trees in a backyard or garden, where it will provide winter shelter for birds.
They also suggest ‘decorating’ the tree with treats for birds and other wildlife such as orange slices, peanut butter spread on seed cones, or suet balls stuffed with sunflower seeds.