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12-25-2024 10:42pm
What to Do with Your Holiday Cardboard, Trees for Pickup, and Unwanted String Lights in Westwood
Darlene Cancell
Editor
Wondering what to do with the mountain of cardboard that continues to grow, after you have filled your recycling bin to capacity? Or how to dispose of the Christmas tree once all the decorations are put away? Or the string lights that no longer work properly?
Holiday Cardboard
Westwood residents can take their holiday cardboard to 50 Carby Street in Westwood for collection in the Westwood Department of Public Works's "holiday dumpster." The dumpster is designated for holiday cardboard only - no trash, wrapping paper, twist ties, packing material or anything else. Collection times are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the following weekdays:
Thursday, December 26
Friday, December 27
Monday, December 30
Tuesday, December 31
Thursday, January 2
Friday, January 3
Monday, January 6
Tuesday, January 7
Wednesday, January 8
Tree Pickup
Additionally, beginning January 2025, Westwood DPW will pick up Christmas trees that are set out curbside by 7:00 a.m. on residents' regularly scheduled trash collection day. To be accepted for collection, trees must be free of ornaments, hooks, tinsel, stands, plastic bags and other materials.
String Lights Recycling
Don't leave any string lights on your tree. Instead, recycle string lights from December 2nd through January 6th at Westwood High School Westwood Public Library, and Westwood Recreation/Pool Lobby.
For more information on Westwood DPW's collection dates and policies, click here.
