If you opted for a live tree this holiday season, it might be time to take it down and get rid of it. We’ve gathered several options the city of Winston-Salem is offering to dispose of it.
Truck pickup
Residents in single-family homes inside city limits can put their Christmas trees at the curb for pickup during regular city brush collection. All decorations must be removed. Beware, the collection process may take several weeks.
Drop-off recycling
Those who live in apartments or outside city limits can take their Christmas trees to the following locations for recycling through Wednesday, Jan. 31. Look for signs designating drop-off spots at each location:
- Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Dr.
- Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd.
- Hanes Park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West End Blvd.
- Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Dr.
- Old Town Recreation Center (tennis court parking lot), 4550 Shattalon Dr.
- Parkland Park (tennis courts), 1660 Brewer Rd.
- Polo Park (swimming pool parking lot), 1850 Polo Rd.
- Salem Lake (at the gate), 1001 Salem Lake Rd.
- Sprague Street Recreation Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.
- Winston Lake Park, 3535 Winston Lake Rd.
Yard waste disposal
If you want to drop off your Christmas tree on your own, you may do so at the following yard waste facilities free of charge through Tuesday, Jan. 16.
- Overdale Yard Waste Facility, 4010 Old Milwaukee Ln., Winston-Salem
- Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility, 180 Northstar Dr., Rural Hall
This option only applies to households. After that, regular disposal rates will be charged. For more information, call CityLink 311.
