Christmas Tree Disposal / Pickup Information

There are three environmentally friendly options available to Sarah's Glen residents to dispose of your Christmas tree.

1. You can drop off your tree at the Lake County Forest Preserve for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and for landscaping at forest preserves throughout Lake County. Bring your tree to the conveniently located Half Day drop-off site in Vernon Hills  Drop-offs are accepted only between December 26 and February 1. Only undecorated, real Christmas trees can be accepted; no yard waste. Commercial drop-offs are prohibited. Lake County Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, daily. More information and additional drop off points can be found at the LCFP website.
2. The Vernon Hills Public Works department will be picking up Christmas trees in Sarah's Glen on Thursday, January 10th and on Thursday, January 17th.  Your tree must be at the curb by 7:00am the day of pick-up and have all lights, ornaments, stands and bags removed from the tree.  If bad weather prevents pickup on the scheduled dates, there will be a make-up days on Friday January 11th and Friday January 18th. 
3. After January 18th, you may bring your tree to the Vernon Hills Public Works building for recycling.  Public Works will not pick-up trees after the January 18th make-up date (if it's needed).

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