City of West Hollywood Shares Tips for End-of-Year Tree Recycling Information

The City of West Hollywood is getting the word out about end-of-year tree recycling information.

The City's solid waste hauler, Athens Services, will have no pickup of trash on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026; services will be provided one day later than the regularly scheduled pickup day.

Holiday trees are 100% recyclable. Athens Services will collect holiday trees on regular pickup days through Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Tips to ensure collection of your holiday tree: remove stands, ornaments, lights and tinsel; place holiday trees at the curb; trees over six feet in length must be cut in half; trees with flocking or fire retardants will not be accepted; and please do not leave the tree in a plastic bag as the bag gets caught in the chipper blades. Trees not picked up during the recycle window must be cut up and placed in yard waste containers.

Remember that gift boxes, wrapping paper, and other paper packaging can be recycled with regular paper and cardboard recycling.

During the holidays, many people will be replacing old electronics. Residents should take old electronics to a collection center such as the UCLA S.A.F.E. Drop-Off Center (call 1-800-773-2489 for more information), or may schedule an e-waste pickup with Athens Services. For details, please visit the City of West Hollywood's website Trash and Recycling page: https://www.weho.org/city-government/city-departments/public-works/environmental-services/trash-and-recycling.

Bulky or large items, such as refrigerators, carpet, and wood, can be picked up at no charge to residents, limited to a maximum of two items. Please call Athens Services directly at (888) 336-6100 for details and to arrange pickup.

If you will be generating a larger amount of trash than usual and your trash and recycling bins are full or cannot accommodate the additional trash - please DO NOT place your extra trash and recycling on the ground with your bins or carts. Please contact Athens Services to schedule extra services to accommodate your extra trash and recycling.

For more information, or to arrange for extra trash and recycling services, please contact Athens Services' Customer Service Office at (888) 336-6100. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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