Where to dispose of Christmas trees

If artificial, they should be deposited in ecological oases. If natural, they can be sent, through the municipality, to the Forestry Corps, which can replant them or transform them into compost.

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dispose of the Christmas tree

Every year, at the end of the Christmas holidays, a great deal of waste occurs, starting from our homes. Christmas trees, both artificial and natural: in both cases, disposal is not traditional, and does not go through the garbage bins that usually characterize the collectionAnd in both cases, they can be recycled by planting them somewhere (in the case of natural trees) or transforming them into other objects. Considering that approximately 500 Christmas trees are purchased in Italy every year, this is a good idea.

Artificial Christmas trees

All artificial Christmas trees, generally made from plastic, They are not recyclable and therefore should not be disposed of in any garbage bin. However, they should be disposed of in recycling centers, according to the instructions provided by each municipal administration. In larger municipalities, temporary recycling centers can be set up, at specific times and days, specifically for the collection of synthetic Christmas trees for disposal. All the instructions can be found on the website of the company responsible for waste collection and disposal in your area.

Natural Christmas trees

Even natural Christmas trees have a specific purpose. First of all, if you have treated yours well fir If you purchased it with its roots in good condition, you can plant it in a pot on your balcony or directly in the ground in your garden. If you want to dispose of the tree, follow the instructions of your municipality: harvested trees can be handed over to the Forestry Corps for replanting, or taken to composting facilities. There, they are transformed into compost, a high-quality natural fertilizer for plants and flowers.

The effective disposal of natural Christmas trees, so as not to waste them, depends on how they were treated during the days in which they decorated our homes. They should be placed in bright places and not too close to the heat sources; they must not be overloaded with decorations so as not to compromise the stability of the branches; they must not be smeared with INFO Artificial or spray. Finally, natural Christmas trees should be placed in a bag with an open base before being delivered.

How to recycle a Christmas tree

The artificial Christmas tree can be recycled in many ways, and turned into, for example, a mantelpiece or a candle holder. Thu Find the easiest and most original ideas to make with creative recycling.

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