Recycle your Christmas tree with TDS for a greener holiday season and brighter future - WOAI

Recycle your Christmas tree with TDS for a greener holiday season and brighter future | WOAI

SAN ANTONIO - As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), a leading resource management company, is excited to announce its free Christmas tree recycling initiative, starting Dec. 26 and running through Jan. 31, 2024.

TDS is inviting the Austin and San Antonio communities to participate in the eco-friendly program by dropping off unflocked Christmas trees, holly, pumpkins, and other living decorations at designated collection sites.

The collected living decorations will undergo a transformative process in TDS's composting division, where they will be repurposed into nutrient-rich mulch and compost. The finished composts and mulches will be available for purchase at Garden-Ville stores across Central Texas, contributing to sustainable landscaping practices.

To ensure effective recycling, trees, and decorations must be free of flocking, lights, ornaments, metal, and other non-living contaminants. A $55 contamination fee will be applied to items that have not been properly cleaned. Texas law mandates that materials must be tied and secured when brought for drop-off.

It's important to note that artificial Christmas trees cannot be recycled; only real, unflocked Christmas trees and other live/organic materials are eligible. Residents seeking more information can visit TexasDisposal.com/Christmas-tree-recycling.

TDS has been a pioneer in assisting communities in recycling Christmas trees and organic holiday decorations in an environmentally responsible manner for over a decade. For areas served by TDS Green Waste Service, including San Marcos/Kyle, Sunset Valley/Buda, and Georgetown, curbside pick-up of unflocked Christmas trees for recycling will be available from December 26, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Residents with specific questions about their area's service can contact 1.800.375.8375.

For TDS customers looking to dispose of artificial trees, bulky pick-up services can be scheduled by calling 1.800.375.8375, with additional fees possibly applied.

Additionally, TDS has been a proud supporter of the Wreaths Across America-Austin event, having donated wreath composting services for the past eight years. This initiative not only honors the memories of those who have passed but also contributes to preserving the environment for future generations.

TDS Landfill Creedmoor

TDS & Garden-Ville Bee Cave

TDS & Garden-Ville Georgetown

Garden-Ville Evans Rd. San Antonio

Garden-Ville SARA San Antonio

Garden-Ville Victoria

By participating in this initiative, residents can contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly holiday season, supporting TDS's vision for responsible waste management.