You've unwrapped the presents some time ago, and the holidays have passed. Now, the question is, what to do with that live Christmas tree you decorated so carefully weeks ago?
By now, the tree looks haggard, and you want it out of your home.
The City of Windsor has some tips on how to dispose of that tree.
(Map of Windsor collection zones courtesy of the City of Windsor)
Starting the week of January 17, Christmas Tree and yard waste collection will begin in the city's "A" zones. In the "B" zones, it starts a week later, January 24. On your yard waste collection calendar, a Christmas tree symbol indicates which day crews will pick up trees at the curb.
First, remove all the decorations, lights, wires, tree skirts, and nails.
If your tree is longer than 6 feet, cut it in half so it fits in the city's truck.
The city will not collect trees with fake snow on them and urges residents not to leave them in plastic bags by the road.
Loose branches, no longer than 4 feet in length, should be bundled with cedar roping and placed next to your tree by the curb.
Only take your tree to the curb on the day assigned for collection in your area. The city said trees left out too long might become frozen to the ground.
On that same day, you can take leaves and other yard waste to the curb for pickup.
Trees and yard waste must be on the curb by 6 a.m. for collection.
The city recycles old Christmas trees by shredding them into wood chips.
Anyone who needs a collection calendar, or has questions about the collection, can call 311 or visit the city's website.
