Christmas Tree Recycling Planned In Hendersonville

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING DAY PLANNED FOR JANUARY 10, 2009

(HENDERSONVILLE, NC, December 29, 2008) – Henderson County’s annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jackson Park. At this post-holiday event, Christmas trees will be chipped into mulch, a fragrantly fresh pile of chips will be available for free gathering, and hot apple cider will be served by volunteers with the Environmental and Conservation Organization. More than 1,200 trees were chipped last year … keeping this valuable resource out of the landfill and producing piles of useful product.

Beginning the day after Christmas, trees may be dropped off to the parking lot for Field # 6 at Jackson Park. Christmas tree vendors are encouraged to bring leftover trees to the site. Trees will be chipped on January 10. No balled trees or wreaths or greenery with wire will be accepted.

Hendersonville city residents may leave their Christmas trees at curbside, where the trees will be chipped and counted as part of the recycling project.

During the Saturday event, ECO volunteers will direct traffic, help unload trees, and assist participants who gather mulch. Those planning to collect mulch should bring boxes or bags.

The event is coordinated by ECO in cooperation with Henderson County Parks and Recreation, Hendersonville Public Works, and Henderson County Solid Waste Dept. The event will take place rain or shine.

“The joys of the holidays often give way to huge mounds of garbage. By participating in our recycling program, people can maintain the Christmas spirit by allowing their tree to live again as mulch for their garden and pathways. This is especially important in drought conditions because mulch helps the ground retain its precious water,” Doreen Blue, project coordinator, said. “Children love to see their Christmas tree transformed by the big chipper trucks, and everyone enjoys the fragrance that fills the air. It’s a festive day that has lots of benefits. We invite folks to join in.”

For more information phone the ECO office at 692-0385 or visit the web site at www.eco-wnc.org.

The Environmental and Conservation Organization is a 501©(3) nonprofit that since 1987 has been dedicated to clean air, clean water, recreation, and conserving and preserving the natural heritage and resources of the mountain region.