Winter Holiday Reminders
 Treecycle


Recycle your unflocked Christmas tree in your curbside yard waste cart or at transfer stations in Pierce County. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be thrown in the garbage.

If you live in Milton, Orting, Tacoma, Puyallup or Ruston, contact your recycling and garbage service provider for information about special collection programs.
What to Do with Your Tree

  Remove the tree stand, tinsel, decorations and any nails or staples

  Place the tree in your yard waste container for pick up on your regularly scheduled collection day

  The tree must fit into the closed container (you may have to cut the tree into pieces)
 Holiday Recycling Information

   Print the Holiday Reminders

   View Standard Reminders

   Request a Reminders Magnet

Recycle

Plain Gift Wrap
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Plain Gift Boxes
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Catalogs
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Plain Cards and Envelopes 
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Cardboard 
(Flattened Boxes)
Drop-Off

   Find Drop-Off Locations

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Fresh Cut Trees
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Light Strings
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Electronics
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Glass
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Plastic Bags and Wrap
Reuse or Donate
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Gift Bags and Boxes
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Artificial Trees
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Ribbons and Bows
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Decorations
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Toys
Garbage
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Fancy Gift Wrap
(Foil, Glitter, etc.)
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Tissue Paper
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Paper Plates, Towels and Napkins
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Paper and Plastic Cups
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Plastic Packaging
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Aluminum Foil, Pans and Plates
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Plastic Trays and Lids
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Foam Packaging













 Sustainable Gift Ideas


Gift-giving can be stressful (and wasteful)! Try giving the gift of an experience to someone you love. Here are just a few suggestions for things to do in Pierce County:
Choose Your Own Adventure
Spend a day together! Go to a movie, bake cookies, go fishing, make crafts, play games or visit a park. The possibilities are endless.