KITSAP COUNTY — While you’re busily decorating your Christmas tree for the holiday season, keep in mind that you can recycle it once the celebration ends.
Take your tree to one of the recycling sites listed below. Some sites are free and some require a small fee or donation (usually less than $5).
Of course, don’t forget to remove the stand, tinsel, decorations, nails, and staples.
If you have a food and yard waste cart, cut your unflocked tree until it fits inside with the lid closed.
Some youth and scouting groups pick up trees from the curb for a donation. For a list of known fundraisers, visit http://bit.ly/recyclemytree.
North Kitsap Area
Bainbridge Island Transfer Station 7215 Vincent Road, Bainbridge Island
206-842-0962 Wednesday to Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Contact to verify hours and fees.
Tilz Soils and Compost
12112 Miller Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island
206-842-4045
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact to verify hours and fees.
Olympic Organics (Kingston/Hanvsille area)
7890 Ecology Road
360-638-0117
Monday through Saturday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
Closed noon on Christmas Eve through Jan. 2. Fee: $3.75
Fundraiser: NKHS Viking Baseball Team
Central Market Poulsbo
20148 10th Ave. NE
January 7 & 8 only
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.9am-5pm. Suggested donation: $5.00
Central Kitsap Area
City of Bremerton Public Works
100 Oyster Bay Ave. N in West Bremerton
360-473-5920
Dec. 26 through Jan. 20
24/7 during those dates
Free. Residents only. No overstock from tree lots, farms, or stores.
City of Bremerton Water Utility Building
3027 Olympus Drive in East Bremerton)
360-473-5920
Dec. 26 through Jan. 20
24/7 during those dates
Free. Residents only. No overstock from tree lots, farms, or stores.
Fundraiser: Boy Scout Troop 1539
VFW Post 4992
9981 Central Valley Road in East Bremerton
Jan. 8 only, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Suggested donation: $15. If you purchased a tree from this troop, you receive discounted recycling.
Fundraiser: Boy Scout Troop 1541
Taco Bell Silverdale
3051 NW Bucklin Hill Rd. Dec. 31, Jan. 7 & 8 only
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donation appreciated.
Williams Wood Recycling
12139 Brownsville Hwy NE
360-613-9972
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 2
Saturday, Jan. 7 (NK Relay for Life Fundraiser Day: Recycle tree for donation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Call to verify fees for other days)
South Kitsap Area
The Wreath Works
15384 Glenwood Rd. SW, Port Orchard
360-876-0434
Open every day
9 a.m. to dark
Free
North Mason Fiber
NE 431 Log Yard Road, Belfair
360-274-0228
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Contact to verify fee.
Note: Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of as garbage. Wreaths and garland can be recycled only if you are able to remove all wire, plastic pieces, and non-biodegradable pieces.
For updated information, go to http://bit.ly/recyclemytree.
