Immediate Release
December 28, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. When the holidays are over, make sure you treecycle; treecycling is the act of recycling your cut Christmas tree, so that it can be used as compost or mulch. “These trees contain valuable nutrients that can be used in many other capacities,” said Clermont Office of Environmental Quality Director Paul Braasch. “The trees can get a second life after they are chipped (used for mulch and hiking trails), become a fish habitat, or are utilized for beachfront erosion or shoreline stabilization projects.”
Locally, many communities and the Clermont County Park District are offering opportunities for you to treecycle. “Before you take your tree to a collection site or haul it to the curb for pick-up, make sure to remove all lights, tinsel, and decorations,” added Braasch.
Among Clermont County recycling opportunities:
- Amelia: Curbside pick-up is available on December 28, 2009, and January 4, 2010.
- Loveland: City residents can call Public Works Department for disposal drop off options, or call 683-0150, ext. 1439 for pick-up. Trees will be collected from December 28, 2009 through January 8, 2010.
- Miami Township: Residents can bring trees to either Paxton Ramsey Park or Miami Meadows for chipping. Trees can be dropped off seven days a week during daylight hours from December 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Call (513) 248-3728 with questions.
- Milford: Tree collection will be curbside every Wednesday in January. If you have any questions, please call Michael Haight at (513) 831-7018.
- Pierce Township: Township residents can bring trees to the Pierce Township Hall anytime after Christmas until January 31, 2010. The drop-off area will be in the parking lot closest to the ball fields and will be clearly marked.
- Stonelick Township: Stonelick Township residents can drop their trees at the Clermont County Fairgrounds near the horse barns from December 28, 2009 through January 8, 2010. Signs will be posted. The drop off area will be roped off. Please call (513) 732-3299 with any questions.
- Union Township: Union Township residents can drop off trees behind the Service Department Complex, 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. The drop-off days are January 1 through January 31, 2010. The Township will have someone at this location to assist residents Monday through Friday during this period and the drop-off area will be clearly marked. If you have any questions, please contact the Service Department at (513) 753-2221.
- Pattison Park, Clermont County Park District: County residents can drop off trees lakeside at Pattison Park, January 4 through January 15, 2010.
For a complete list of tree recycling opportunities in Clermont County, visit the Web site www.oeq.net.