How to recycle your Christmas tree in Multnomah County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Now that a new year has arrived, you may want to unload all the things you don’t want from 2024 — starting with your Christmas tree.
Fortunately, those living in Multnomah County have several options for eco-friendly tree disposals with minimal fees.
According to the City of Portland, getting rid of your Christmas tree is as easy as leaving it on the curb.
Anyone who’s signed up for compost services can leave the whole tree (if 6 feet tall or shorter) beside the bin for the tree to be hauled away for a $5.25 fee.
To avoid the fee, residents should cut their trees into several pieces that are 3 feet or shorter and place them inside the compost bin. Renters should check with their landlords or property managers before setting out whole trees.
Meanwhile, the City of Gresham says people who live in houses can cut up their trees and place them in their yard debris bins for no charge as long as the lid closes.
Natural trees that are under 6 feet tall can be placed on the curb for a fee of $4.43. Trees over that limit can be cut into pieces shorter than 6 feet, and each section on the curb will cost $4.43 to pick up. Flocked trees will be picked up as garbage for $6.20.
People living in apartments should contact their property managers or arrange for a tree collection service.
Anyone who doesn’t have garbage or compost service can drop off their Christmas tree at the Metro Central Transfer Station at 6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland, OR 97210. The cost is $27 for up to three trees. Flocked trees are accepted at the garbage rate.
Oregon Metro also has a search engine where people can type in their zip code within the Portland metro area, and what they’d like to recycle. After typing in “Christmas tree,” a list will appear of groups recycling them or places to donate them.