Ah, the Christmas tree! Wonderful scent and memories of Christmas. And, just to keep the memories positive: a few suggestions.
Christmas Tree Do
A live Christmas tree needs a water reservoir stand which keeps the tree hydrated. A full reservoir will maintain that evergreen scent and make the tree more fire resistant.
Christmas Tree Don’t
Christmas is over and the ornaments and lights go back in their boxes. What to do with the tree? Some folks have cut up the tree, put the branches in the fireplace, and lit them. PLEASE DON’T DO THAT! That could start a chimney fire, which could crack chimney bricks and mortar, and spread to the attic.
Strip any remaining flocking and tinsel off the tree and take it to the La Conner Recycle site on Chilberg
Road, next to the La Conner Fire Station. Christmas trees (no other cuttings) are accepted without charge. You can call the Recycle Center at 360-466-4314 if you have questions.