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ALPAR, in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services, and CARRS/Safeway is hosting free Christmas tree recycling from December 28 through January 15. Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer CARRS store parking lots. Look for the signs and barriers.
Stay on Santa’s good list (avoid the naughty list) – abide by these rules:
- live trees only (no wreaths)
- trees should be free of all decorations, lights and plastic bags
- place trees in designated areas only
Need help? For a small optional fee call (907) 868-8899 to have your tree picked up by a youth group.
Christmas trees are recycled into wood chips and distributed to local nonprofits and agencies for trail cover, erosion control and fragrant mulch for landscaping. Christmas tree recycling has been a tradition in Anchorage since early ‘90s. Last year, residents recycled 5,175 live trees.
Recycle holiday string lights and bulbs for free in Anchorage (Dec 28 – Jan 15):
- Anchorage Recycling Center: 6161 Rosewood Street (bins are open 24-hours)
- Total Reclaim: 12050 Industry Way, #10 (open 9am-4pm weekdays only)