The close of the holiday season brings with it one final duty 鈥� disposal of the cut Christmas tree 鈥� and local groups are ready to help with the task.
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鈥� 1st Walnut Grove Scout Group: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 30 and Jan. 6, the group will host tree chipping by donation at Walnut Grove Secondary, 8919 Walnut Grove Dr. Neighbourhood pick-up service is available for a minimum $10 donation. Book a pickup at treepickup@1stwalnutgrovescouts.ca. Info: 604-720-4805. Bottles accepted for drop-off at Jan. 6 event.
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鈥� 2nd Brookswood Scouts with 1st Fort 91原创 Venturers: By-donation tree chipping and bottle drive will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 6 and 24, at Brookswood Secondary, 20902 37A Ave.
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鈥� Walnut Grove Secondary fundraiser: Realtor Kelly Hagen, Taryn Guiel Real Estate Team and Arbor Pro Tree Services Ltd. host chipping by donation to benefit WGSS. Chipping is at the school, 8919 Walnut Grove Dr., from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 7.
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鈥� Christmas tree disposal fundraiser: Drive-thru set up for by-donation disposal is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 91原创 Fundamental Elementary, 21789 50th Ave.. Murrayville Plumbing and Ethos Landscaping donating proceeds to Copper for Kids non-profit foundation.
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Groups hosting tree chipping or disposal events in 91原创 can submit the details to datebook@langleyadvancetimes.com to be included in this list.
鈥� Homes with City or Township municipal green waste collection may have curbside collection.
鈥� People can take their trees to a transfer station, which have disposal fees.
