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WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - West Sacramento residents have four convenient ways to recycle natural Christmas trees this holiday season, helping keep trees out of landfills and supporting the city’s sustainability efforts.

All trees must be free of tinsel, lights, ornaments and stands. Flocked trees are not accepted.

The most convenient option for many households is curbside pickup, available from Dec. 26 through Jan. 22. Residents can place trees next to their organics cart on their regular service day. Trees must be 5 feet tall or shorter, or cut into smaller pieces that fit inside the organics cart.

Residents may also schedule a Cub Scout tree pickup. Cub Scout Pack 49 will collect and recycle trees on weekends following Christmas and New Year’s Day in exchange for a donation. Pickup dates are Saturday, Dec. 27; Sunday, Dec. 28; Saturday, Jan. 3; and Sunday, Jan. 4. To schedule a pickup, residents should email their name and address to [email protected].

For those who prefer to drop off trees, Yolo County Central Landfill is offering free tree recycling from Dec. 26 through Jan. 15. The landfill is closed on New Year’s Day. It is located at 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland.

A fourth option is available through WM, which is providing a free Christmas tree recycling bin from Dec. 26 through Jan. 9. The bin is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1951 South River Road.

City officials encourage residents to take advantage of these options to ensure Christmas trees are recycled responsibly rather than sent to the landfill.