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City of Modesto crews begin collecting green, untreated holiday trees in January as part of the normal
pruned refuse collection.
Untreated green trees may also be cut up and placed in your green yard waste can for pick up with your
normal weekly collection. Collected trees are recycled at the City’s compost facility.
Please follow these simple steps to ensure proper disposal of holiday trees:
Disposal of Untreated Green Holiday Trees:
- Remove all tree stands, rods and tinsel. Trees cannot be picked up by City crews if these items
have not been removed.
- Cut trees in half if they are more than six (6) feet tall.
- Place trees curbside to be collected with your regular yard trimmings or in your green waste can.
Disposal of Trees Treated With Flocking, Paint or Fireproofing:
Trees with flocking, paint or fireproofing cannot be composted and will not be collected by City crews.
Flocked, painted or fireproofed trees may be cut up and placed in your black garbage can or taken to the
nearest garbage company transfer station. Transfer stations can be found at the following locations:
Gilton Solid Waste - (209) 527-3781
800 S. McClure Road
Bertolotti Disposal - (209) 537-8000
231 Flamingo Drive
For more information on holiday tree collection or the pruned refuse/green waste program, contact the
Community Forestry Division at (209) 342-2249.
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