Edmonton households that celebrate the holidays with a natural Christmas tree will have to dispose of it themselves next winter. Citing dwindling numbers and a need to save money, the City of Edmonton has decided to end its curbside pickup service of the holiday pines. “Christmas tree collection is done separately from regular curbside collection, […]
Edmonton will end its curbside Christmas tree collection program next winter, citing dwindling usage and cost savings. Residents will need to drop off trees at recycling depots, Eco Stations, or the Edmonton Waste Management Centre instead. The city has been collecting trees curbside since 1990, but participation has decreased significantly, with only 2.4% of homes using the service this year.
