Washington County Announces 2008-2009 Christmas Tree Drop-Off Locations
Washington County would like to provide citizens with locations for recycling a Christmas tree when the holiday season is over. Citizens may take a tree to one of six drop-off sites in Washington County with two exceptions as noted in the list. Please note the hours of operation, fees, and restrictions for each site. Tree stands, plastic bags, tinsel, wire, lights, and all other decorations should be removed before drop-off.
Private waste haulers, cities, or townships may also accept Christmas trees. Residents should contact these sources directly for more information.
Bayport: River City Services - open to all county residents
Dates: Open year-round
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $5 per tree
Location: 201 2nd Avenue South
For more information, please call River City Services at 651-430-2809.
Cottage Grove: Rumpca Companies, Inc. -open to all county residents
Dates: January 3-4 and January 10-11
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $1 per tree. The $1 fee will be waived if a canned good is brought in for donation to the local food shelf.
Location: 9600 Glendenning Road
For more information, please call Rumpca Companies at 651-459-1556.
Forest Lake: Public Works - open toForest Lake residents only
Dates: December 29 - January 30
Hours: Any
Cost: No charge
Location: 843 SW 4th Street
For more information, please call Forest Lake Public Works at 651-464-3220.
Oakdale: City of Oakdale Public Works - open to Oakdale residents only
Dates: December 29 - January 30
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $2 per tree
Location: 1900 Hadley Avenue N.
For more information, please call Oakdale Public Works at 651-730-2740.
Stillwater: Buberl Recycling and Compost - open to all county residents
Dates: Open year-round
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $2 per tree
Location: 5750 Memorial Avenue North
For more information, please call Buberl Recycling and Compost at 651-439-8399.
Woodbury: Composting Concepts - open to all county residents
Dates: January 3 and January 10
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 per tree, $3 per wreath
Location: 4600 Cottage Grove Drive.
For more information, please call Composting Concepts at 651-436-1213.
