Post-Holiday Wrap-Up!

Written by Burkholder Brothers Landscaping Tuesday, December 27 2011 13:38

Make sure your tree does not end up in a landfill this year! The City of Philadelphia will not be recycling trees left curbside. Residents should take their trees to drop-off points to be chipped for mulch. Trees must be free of decoration and removed from any plastic bags. Please see below for specific neighborhoods and appropriate drop-off times.

Chestnut Hill & Mount Airy

Norwood Fontbonne Academy

8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Sunday Jan. 8th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

$5 donation requested. No early drop-offs.

Gabby's Community Garden

On Chew Ave between E. Mt Airy Ave and E. Mt Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Sunday, Jan. 8th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

$5 donation requested. No early drop-offs.

West Philadelphia

Bartram's Garden

5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Christmas Tree-Cycling & Coat Drive

Saturday, Jan. 7th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

$5 donation requested. No early drop-offs. Gently used coats will also be collected for donation to Feel The Warmth.

Philadelphia Recycling Centers

Northwest Drop-Off Center

Domino Lane & Umbria Street

Northeast Drop-Off Center

State Road & Ashburner Street

Southwest Drop-Off Center

3033 South 63rd Street (near Passyunk Avenue)

Program will run for two weeks: Tuesday, January 3rd through Saturday, January 14th

The sites are open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.

For more information (215) 686-5560.

Additional Neighborhoods in Philadelphia http://greenlimbs.com/2012-tree-cycling/

Cheltenham Township: Pick-up

WEST of Old York Road:

Tuesday, Jan 17th; Wednesday, Jan 18; Monday, Jan 23rd and Tuesday, Jan 24th

EAST of Old York Road:

Thursday, Jan 19th; Friday, Jan 20th; Wednesday, Jan 25th and Thursday, Jan 26th.

215-887-1000, ext. 330

Springfield Township: Pick-up

Township crews begin collecting Christmas Trees during the first week of January. Please place your tree at the curbside on your regular collection day.

215-836-7600