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All information about Christmas tree disposal

All information about Christmas tree disposal

Old Christmas trees are chopped up and placed in the organic waste bin, or, in the case of apartment complexes, sent whole to a common collection point. To be easily composted, trees must be free of all Christmas tree decorations. Collection dates vary depending on your home address and are shown in the 2024 trash collection schedule.

A few days after Christmas, the first Christmas trees are removed from houses and apartments. At the city's waste disposal department, employees are already collecting the first Nordmann fir and silver fir trees. In Klagenfurt, Christmas trees that are no longer needed are cut up and thrown into the organic waste bin, or, in the case of apartment complexes, sent whole to a common collection point. However, candles, jewelry and decorations must be completely removed beforehand. This is the only way trees can be easily removed and composted.

“Precious humus is then created from the collected Christmas trees. In this way, we are making an important contribution to saving resources.
Waste Disposal Officer, City Councilor Sandra Wasserman, B.S

Depending on your home address, there are several pickup times. It is marked with a Christmas tree symbol in the 2024 garbage collection plan that has already been delivered. Anyone who traditionally leaves their Christmas tree until Candlemas on February 2, 2024 can dispose of it in the organic waste bin.