In Berkeley, residents disposing of their Christmas trees have two options: cut them up for curbside collection or drop them off at the Transfer Station. Whole trees left on the curb will not be picked up.
Flocked or snow-covered trees must be cut up for refuse cart disposal, and dropping them off at the Transfer Station incurs a $42 fee, highlighting the importance of proper disposal methods.
Lorraine Carli, from the NFPA, emphasizes the risk of keeping trees past the holiday, stating, 'The longer Christmas trees remain in homes, the longer they present a risk for fires.'
The National Fire Protection Association advises prompt tree removal post-holiday due to a significant increase in Christmas tree fires occurring in January, underscoring safety concerns.
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