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Use this list of cities and counties to prepare Christmas trees for your curbside recycling yard debris service.

Banks

Trees can be recycled in yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. Trees can be set out in lieu of yard debris container. If your cart is full, you can set out trees less than six feet tall as additional yard debris materials. An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed.

Beaverton

Trees can be recycled in yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. If your cart is full, you can set out trees less than six feet tall as additional yard debris materials. An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed.

Canby, inside city limits

Trees can be recycled in yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck.  Trees can be set out in lieu of yard debris container. If your cart is full, you can set out trees less than six feet tall as additional yard debris materials. An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed.

Clackamas County, unincorporated inside the urban growth boundary

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Cornelius

Trees can be recycled in yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. Trees can be set out in lieu of yard debris container. If your cart is full, you can set out trees less than six feet tall as additional yard debris materials. An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed.

Damascus

For customers with yard debris collection service, a Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Durham

Trees can be recycled in yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. Trees can be set out in lieu of yard debris container. If your cart is full, you can set out trees less than six feet tall as additional yard debris materials. An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed.

Estacada

No yard debris program.

Fairview

Tree can be placed out in lieu of regular yard debris on scheduled pick-up day at no extra charge. Flocked trees cannot be recycled curbside. Stands, ornaments, and other foreign matter must be removed.

Forest Grove

Residents with curbside yard debris collection service can recycle their trees in their yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. Trees can be set out in lieu of yard debris container. If your cart is full, you can set out trees less than six feet tall as additional yard debris materials. An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed.

Gladstone

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Gresham

Trees can be recycled in place of regular yard debris at no extra charge. Trees over six feet should be cut in half. All trees collected in place of yard debris must be less than eight feet. Customers with trees taller than eight feet should contact their waste hauler. Flocked trees are accepted. Trees cannot be placed out with tinsel, ornaments, stands or other foreign objects. Wreaths and garlands can be placed in yard debris carts if frames, wires and other non-organic matter removed.

Happy Valley

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Hillsboro

Residents with curbside yard debris collection service can recycle their trees in their yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. If you choose not to put your tree in your yard debris cart, you can set out the tree (cut into 6-foot or smaller pieces) instead of your yard debris cart.  An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed if you set out additional yard debris with your tree or if you set out your tree in addition to your yard debris cart. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed. No yard debris collection available in rural unincorporated areas.

King City

No yard debris pick-up. Residents may use a yard-debris processing facility or check with local nonprofits about Christmas tree drop-off and pick-up events. Residents may also check with their haulers about picking up Christmas trees for a fee.

Lake Oswego, inside the urban growth boundary

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Maywood Park

If you have curbside yard debris service from your garbage and recycling company, you can put out the whole tree at your curb on your yard debris day. Haulers charge $4 for trees under eight feet and $6 for taller trees. Trees will not be accepted with garbage and will only be accepted with yard debris. If placing in your yard debris cart, limbs must not poke above the lip of the cart; weight limit is 100 lbs. Put extra bundle(s) or can(s) at your curb on your yard debris day.

Your green roll cart is picked up for no fee. Each additional bundle or can is $2.50.

Milwaukie

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Molalla, inside city limits

Trees can be set out on collection day for 2-3 weeks after Christmas, no charge for pick up. If the tree is over 8 feet tall, cut it in half.

North Plains

No yard debris pick-up. Residents may use a yard-debris processing facility or check with local nonprofits about Christmas tree drop-off and pick-up events. Residents may also check with their haulers about picking up Christmas trees for a fee.

Oregon City, inside the urban growth boundary

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Portland

If you have curbside yard debris service from your garbage and recycling company, you can put out the whole tree at your curb on your yard debris day. Haulers charge $4 for trees under eight feet and $6 for taller trees. Trees will not be accepted with garbage and will only be accepted with yard debris. If placing in your yard debris cart, limbs must not poke above the lip of the cart; weight limit is 100 lbs. Put extra bundle(s) or can(s) at your curb on your yard debris day.

Your green roll cart is picked up for no fee. Each additional bundle or can is $2.50.

Sandy, inside city limits

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Please note: The Clackamas County Garbage and Recycling Transfer Station (formerly known as the Sandy Transfer Station) only accepts trees as garbage, customers will be charged the garbage rate.

Sherwood

Residents with curbside yard debris collection service can recycle their trees in their yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. If you choose not to put your tree in your yard debris cart, you can set out the tree (cut into 6-foot or smaller pieces) instead of your yard debris cart.  An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed if you set out additional yard debris with your tree or if you set out your tree in addition to your yard debris cart. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed. No yard debris collection available in rural unincorporated areas.

Tigard

Residents with curbside yard debris collection service can recycle their trees in their yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. If you choose not to put your tree in your yard debris cart, you can set out the tree (cut into 6-foot or smaller pieces) instead of your yard debris cart.  An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed if you set out additional yard debris with your tree or if you set out your tree in addition to your yard debris cart. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed. No yard debris collection available in rural unincorporated areas.

Troutdale

Trees shorter than eight feet will be collected by Waste Management in place of regular yard debris at no extra charge. Trees do not need to be placed in the yard debris carts. If your tree is taller than eight feet, please call Waste Management at 503-249-8078 for collection costs and arrangements. There will be an extra fee for any additional yard waste collected the same week as your tree. Please, no flocked trees, tinsel, stands, or ornaments.

Tualatin

Residents with curbside yard debris collection service can recycle their trees in their yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. If you choose not to put your tree in your yard debris cart, you can set out the tree (cut into 6-foot or smaller pieces) instead of your yard debris cart.  An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed if you set out additional yard debris with your tree or if you set out your tree in addition to your yard debris cart. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed. No yard debris collection available in rural unincorporated areas.

Washington County

Residents with curbside yard debris collection service can recycle their trees in their yard debris carts. If placing tree pieces in your cart, cut tree into small enough pieces to fit so they are able to fall freely when tipped into the truck. If you choose not to put your tree in your yard debris cart, you can set out the tree (cut into 6-foot or smaller pieces) instead of your yard debris cart.  An "extra" yard debris charge will be assessed if you set out additional yard debris with your tree or if you set out your tree in addition to your yard debris cart. Trees must be free of tinsel, stands, ornaments and other added materials. Wreaths can be placed in the yard debris cart with the frames, wire and other non-organic material removed. No yard debris collection available in rural unincorporated areas.

In rural unincorporated Washington County where no yard debris pick-up is established, residents may use a yard-debris processing facility or check with local nonprofits about Christmas tree drop-off and pick-up events. Residents may also check with their haulers about picking up Christmas trees for a fee.

West Linn, inside the urban growth boundary

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands.

Wilsonville

A Christmas tree counts as a regular yard debris set-out. It must fit into your yard cart with the lid closed. If it doesn't, cut it in half or thirds and put it out in the yard debris cart the next week or the week after if needed. Trees set out for pick up that is not in the yard debris cart may incur an extra charge. Flocked trees are OK. No tinsel, decorations or stands. Commercial/multifamily customers and curbside customers outside the urban growth boundary are encouraged to use Boy Scout tree recycling service.

Wood Village

Curbside customers may recycle their trees in place of regular yard debris set out at no extra charge. It is appreciated if trees over 6 feet tall are cut in half. All trees collected in place of yard debris must be less than 8 feet tall. Please contact your hauler if yours is more than 8 feet tall. Flocked trees are acceptable. Trees with tinsel or ornaments may not be recycled; please remove those items.

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