How to compost or recycle your Christmas tree in Portland

How it works: Portlanders can easily compost their Christmas trees by placing whole trees (6 feet or shorter) next to their compost bins for a $5.25 charge.

• Trees of any size can also be cut up into less than three-foot chunks and placed inside the bins for no charge.

Be smart: Make sure all decorations have been removed first. String lights, ribbon, tinsel and yarn go in the garbage, as they can get tangled in the machines that sort recyclables and cause the whole process to shut down.

• Flocked trees (those adorned with fake snow) must be discarded as trash and placed inside the bin, or call your garbage collector for a disposal estimate.
• If you don't have a saw, you can rent one from Northeast Portland Tool Library.

Separately, local organizations will also provide Christmas tree pick-ups or drop-offs at no cost, though small donations are encouraged.

• Use Metro's "Find a Recycler" tool by entering your address and selecting "Christmas trees" from the yard and garden section.