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Start the new year off with the Town of Smithtown’s Christmas Tree recycling program

by Press Release - January 6, 2025

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As the holiday season comes to an end, the Town of Smithtown is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees and help make a difference in our community and environment. The Town of Smithtown offers a worry-free curb-side Tree Recycling option to residents during the month of January. Suffolk County also accepts Trees at Smith Point, for the purpose of protecting the dunes from erosion.

Option 1: Turn Your Tree into Free Mulch

The Town Highway Department will collect Christmas trees placed at the curb throughout January. Once collected, the trees will be mulched at the Municipal Services Facility (MSF), providing free mulch to residents.

Preparation: Carefully remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and plastics from the tree.
Pickup Schedule: Place trees at the curb for collection by the Town Highway Department.
Free Mulch: Pre-packaged mulch (up to 10 bags per visit) is available at MSF. Residents can also opt for loose mulch, which can be loaded into trucks free of charge (cover required).
Contact: Call MSF at 631-269-6600 for more details.

“We’re proud to offer this service to our community as part of our commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and it takes a burden off the Residents right at the beginning of the New Year… Simply place your Christmas tree at the curb, and our team will handle the rest. By participating in the Christmas Tree Recycling Program, you’re not only helping us create mulch for landscaping or reinforcing our coastline, but you’re also contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for everyone in our town,” said Highway Superintendent Robert Murphy, Town of Smithtown.

Option 2: Protect Our Sand Dunes

Help preserve our natural coastline by repurposing your tree for sand dune erosion protection at Smith Point County Park.

Preparation: Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and plastics from the tree.
Drop-Off Location: Smith Point County Park, East Booth, Shirley.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.
Use: Trees will be placed along sand dunes to prevent erosion during high tides.
Contact: Call Smith Point County Park at 631-852-1340 for more information.

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