Hoffman Estates to help recycle Christmas trees, wreaths, lights

The village of Hoffman Estates is encouraging recycling of live Christmas trees and wreaths, holiday lights and extension cords, and gift-wrapping paper.

Curbside Christmas tree collection is scheduled on regular service days for the first two weeks of January 2024. Remember that all lights, ornaments, garland and artificial decorations must be removed from the tree, plastic disposal bags are prohibited, and that one disposal sticker must be visibly wrapped around the tree trunk or branch.

Flocked trees are acceptable. Wreaths and garland made of pine boughs or other organic materials will also be accepted, provided the wiring and plastic have been removed. These items should be placed in a Kraft yard waste bag with a disposal sticker attached.

For more information, contact Code Enforcement at (847) 781-2631.

Christmas trees and greenery can also be dropped off at no charge anytime between Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at the Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility at 2405 Pembroke Ave.; and the fields next to Fire Station 23 at 1300 Westbury Drive and 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive.

For more information, contact Public Works at (847) 490-6800.

The village has again partnered with SWANCC and Everlights to offer a recycling drop off through Friday, Feb. 2 in the village hall lobby at 1900 Hassell Road. Bring old or broken holiday string lighting and extension cords during normal business hours and deposit in the box in the lobby.

Holiday wrap without foil or felt can usually be recycled. Just fold the paper and place into your recycling cart as normal. Check the back of the paper to see if it’s labeled as recycling-friendly.