Where to dispose of your Christmas tree in Snohomish County

Published 3:40 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023

EVERETT — Are you ready to relinquish that last gasp of Christmas spirit?

Are you annoyed about all those damn needles littering your floor?

Well, bah humbug, you’re in luck. If you read the rest of this story, you can find out how to get rid of your Christmas tree.

That’s right. You’re not supposed to drive the tree to the middle of nowhere and leave it for dead, like you might for Cousin Eddie.

If you’re served by Waste Management, the task could be relatively simple. Cut the tree (sacrilege, I know) into 4-foot sections and put it in your compost bin, if you have one. Decorations not accepted.

Don’t have a saw?

Your local Boy Scouts troop may be able to help.

In Lynnwood, Troop 304 will accept tree drop-offs across from the Lynnwood Rec Center, at 188th Street SW and 44th Avenue West, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 6 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 7. You can also fill out an online form to schedule pickup. The minimum suggested donation is $20.

In Snohomish, Troop 43, of Lake Stevens, will accept trees at Wintergreen Tree Farm from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 6. The tree farm is located at 13606 South Machias Road. The suggested donation is $15.

In Mukilteo, Troop 16 will offer curbside pickup Jan. 6. The suggested minimum donation is $20.

Check in with your local troop to see if they’re offering a similar service. In Everett, Troop 114 has offered recycling at Henry M. Jackson Park in the past.

Your local topsoil company, listed on the Snohomish County website, may also be able to help.

And remember, disposing of your tree isn’t goodbye. It’s see ya later. There’s always next year.