Christmas Trees

Now that gifts have been unwrapped and holiday decorations stashed, Christmas tree recycling with Waste Management of San Diego will begin through its curbside collection program running from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31.

San Diego residents, trying to get rid of their Christmas trees, can now drop them off at recycling locations across the city.

Did you know during Christmas season the average American produces up to 25% more trash?

Two 12-year-old brothers from Connecticut have created a solution to a common Christmas problem – falling ornaments. Ayaan and Mika’il Naqvi joined LX News to talk about their invention of the “ornament anchor” and how their small business is helping homeless pets.

You think you know the long, storied history of Christmas trees? Well, here’s a few things that may have slipped past your radar.

Sure fake has its advantages. But think about more than yourself for a second. Consider your carbon footprint and the impact you’re having on climate change.

In 2017 Florida carpenter Oscar Morris started “Free Canes For Veterans” and began painstakingly creating handcrafted wooden canes for any veteran who requested one… at no cost. After a Facebook post went viral, Morris’ pet project took off and he found his canes in heavy demand.

It seems like a simple choice. Real tree or fake for Christmas. But here’s why that simple choice could have long lasting consequences.

The holiday season is here and you’re in decorating mode. But as you decide what your holiday look is going to be this year, here are five suggestions for staying green while decking the halls.

A Navy veteran has found a profoundly touching way to give old Christmas trees second life and renewed meaning. Florida carpenter Oscar Morris, the founder of “Free Canes For Veterans,” is turning these retired trees into handcrafted wooden canes and sending them to veterans at no cost.

Once the presents have been opened and the egg nog is empty, you might be looking at a mound of post-holiday trash and asking yourself: Can I recycle this? From the lights on your Christmas tree to the bows on your gifts, we’re breaking down what can be recycled and what is destined for a landfill.

With just a little extra thought about your Christmas tree and all its trimmings, you can reduce your carbon footprint and give a gift to the planet this holiday season. Learn more about why you should buy a real Christmas tree, should not try to recycle your ornaments, and how one carpenter has found a creative way to turn holiday...

San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate and The Rosie Network teamed up on Saturday for the third year of providing Christmas trees to active duty and veteran military families for the holiday season.

A family-owned Christmas tree farm in San Diego is adapting its business to better fit the pandemic-era by offering online ordering. It’s a first for this business, but then again, 2020 calls for a lot of change.

A San Diego Christmas tree business is adapting to better fit these pandemic times by offering online ordering. It’s a first for Mr. Jingles but, then again, 2020 has been a year of change.

The annual lighting of the Old Globe’s Dr. Seuss-inspired Christmas tree will be held virtually this year.

NBC 7’s Audra Stafford shows us how the Old Globe is keeping up with a longtime Christmas tradition.

Do you still have your Christmas tree? The city of San Diego will continue accepting trees for recycling through Jan. 23. The 46th Christmas Tree Recycling program for residential customers kicked off on Dec. 26 and program features 17 drop-off locations across the city. “Recycling these trees helps us reduce the amount of waste going into the Miramar Landfill and…

NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado breaks down how to recycle your Christmas tree.

Last-minute shoppers in San Diego aren’t just looking for gifts for under the tree — some are looking for the Christmas tree itself! NBC 7’s Erika Cervantes reports.