Don’t dump your Christmas tree out on the street! Give it new life by bringing it to one of many city parks this weekend to be chipped. Here’s the NYC site that shows which parks are participating in the different boros. Many sites offer free mulch as well.
If you don’t live in NYC, check with your local government or sanitation department to see if they have a similar program. And if you are lucky enough to have a good-sized yard, just chop the tree up yourself and leave in an unused area. The animals and plants will love you for it. Here’s a link to a woman who keeps goats, who’s neighbor drop their trees off for her goats to munch on.
Just remember, remove all lights, tinsel and other stuff that isn’t part of the tree. I always think this is a super-obvious thing to say, but a couple of days ago I saw a tree on the curb with all the lights still on it. What the heck? You had such a bad Christmas you can’t imagine ever stringing your lights again? Or just a gross example of our disposable society?
Thanks for getting me moving! The goats are already consuming their first trees of the season, and would love all that they can get. Their composting is pretty instant. In one end and out the other!
http://onthepondfarm.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-tree-recycling.html
Oh, it was your blog that had the tree-eating goats. I’ll add the link when I can! I think you win most creative use of an old Christmas tree!
Thanks!
Another tree showed up yesterday. Just like that. No call. No warning. Don’t know who, but its neat! Its like Santa is working late into the New Year.
That’s great! I hope you and your goats get many more.