The holidays are filled with plenty of love, laughter and joy. But they are equally filled with lots of boxes, paper, and décor that often are usually just thrown away when the season is over. It’s crazy to think how much extra garbage the holidays produce!
If you’re looking to recycle, donate, or responsibly throw away any of your holiday items (trees and lights included) or are looking to donate any gently used items. Here’s your list of locations where you can recycle your holiday décor in Kitsap County!
Christmas Lights
- Head to your nearest Lowe’s or Ace Hardware stores on Bainbridge Island to recycle your used string lights.
- Recycle string lights at a metal scrap recycle location.
- String lights can by recycled year-round at both the Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility and Olympic View Transfer Station in the bins marked as metal scraps.
Christmas Tree Recycle
Before recycling your tree, remove all lights and decorations. Be sure to confirm that the recycle location accepts flocked trees.
North Kitsap
- BSA Troop 1564 & 1804: They are doing a home pickup fundraiser on Bainbridge Island. You must register online first. Suggested donation is $20-$25.
- NK Athletic Boosters: Drop off your tree on Jan. 8, 9a-5p or Jan. 9, 9a-4p at Central Market Poulsbo. There is a suggested donation of $5. This donation benefits the North Kitsap High School Baseball Team.
- Bainbridge Island Transfer Station: Address is 7215 Vincent Rd. Cost $5 a tree.
- Olympic Organics: Address is 7890 NE Ecology Road, Kingston. Drop off starts on Jan. 4. Cost is $5. Bring a non-perishable food donation for a FREE tree drop off. No flocked trees.
- Olmsted Tree Farm: Address is 17526 Clear Creek Rd NW, Poulsbo. Drop off dates are Jan. 1-2 and 8-9. Cost is $5. No flocked trees.
Central Kitsap
- BSA Troop 1541: Drop off your tree for recycling at the Silverdale Taco Bell on Jan. 2, 8 and 9 from 10am-4pm. Suggested donation is $5-10. Curbside pickup is available in Silverdale and East Bremerton. Contact scouts.bsa.troop1541@gmail.com for more info.
- Olympic Organics Bremerton: Address is 6068 State Highway 303 NE. Drop of starts on Jan. 4. Cost is $5 but is waived if your bring a non-perishable food item. Important to note-no tinsel and flocked trees.
- City of Bremerton: Address is 100 Oyster Bay Ave N. and 2929 Olympus Dr. Drop off tree anytime between Dec. 27 – Jan. 17 at no cost. Important to note-no flocked trees, garland, or wreaths.
- Darrel Emel’s Tree Service: Address is 9405 Provost Rd. NW. Drop off between Jan. 2 – Feb. 7 at no cost. Location allows for flocked trees. Important to note-drop off on the south end near the train tracks anytime.
South Kitsap
- Highline Tree Removal: There are two locations. On January 8 at Ace Hardware Port Orchard from 7:45 – 9:45am and Tractor Supply Port Orchard from 10am – 12pm free of charge.
- Peninsula Topsoil: Address is 50 NE Peninsula Blvd, Belfair. Open Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4pm and Saturdays from 9am – 1:30pm free of charge.
- North Mason Fiber: address is NE 431 Log Yard Rd., Belfair free of charge.
- Wreath Works LLC: Address is 15384 Glenwood Rd. SW. Open everyday through January 15th from 9am – 4pm free of charge. Important to note-flocked trees accepted at this location.