Now that the holidays are behind us, here are some free options to recycle your real Christmas tree.For Western County, you can put your tree in your green cart but make sure all decorations are removed, and the lid can shut. Or drop off at several locations:
– Nevada County Government Center
– Lake Wildwood & Lake Wildwood Water Treatment Plants
– Alta Sierra Fire Department
Eastern County, you can put your tree near your curbside collection location, after you cut it into 3′ pieces and remove all decorations. Or drop off at several locations:
– Truckee Airport car rental lot
– Truckee High School soccer fields
– Legacy Trail parking lot
– Tahoe Donner Northwoods Clubhouse
For a full list of addresses and more info, visit https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/christmastree