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Dispose of a Christmas tree: there is a risk of a big fine!
When Christmas is over, for many people that means: the tree has to come out! You can read here how you can properly dispose of the Christmas tree.
While some leave it up until the beginning of spring, for many it can't happen quickly enough: the Christmas tree has to go! No matter how beautiful the decorated tree is, as soon as the Christmas season is over, the Christmas tree is banned from the home in many households. But how do I actually dispose of my Christmas tree correctly?
You can read all the information and what mistakes you should definitely avoid here.
Attention, penalty: You should not dispose of the tree here
Even if your tree originally comes from the forest, disposing of Christmas trees in forests and parks is strictly prohibited. The Christmas tree is considered garbage.
The disposal inforests or natural areasis therefore prohibited and can be punished with a fine. It is better to use the numerous disposal sites that are available in every city or municipality.
Important!Any tree decorations, such as fairy lights, Christmas tree baubles and tinsel, must also be removed before disposal.
Dispose of the Christmas tree correctly: it is possible here
There are a number of places where you can properly dispose of your tree. For exampleCollection points, which are set up by municipalities and municipalities.
In many places you can even simply use the treesput on the street, where they are then collected at a specific time. It's best to ask your local authority about this.
Otherwise you can get the Christmas tree for free at a local oneRecycling centerfor green waste. ManyZoosandAnimal parksThey also enjoy the trees as toys and snacks for the animals. It's best to ask here whether the zoo in question has a need.
3 upcycling tips to use your Christmas tree sensibly
You can also compost the tree yourself if you have your own compost pile. The only important thing here is that you chop up the tree beforehand so that it can weather well.
1. Fir Fragrance Oil:To do this, simply take a good handful of pine needles and put them in a bowl. Then pour sunflower oil or another odorless oil over them; almond oil is also particularly suitable (shop here on Amazon*).
Then just let it steep for a good two weeks and you'll have your own pine scent in the bottle!
2. Firewood:If you or someone you know has a wood stove, you can also chop up the tree and use it as firewood.
However, you should let the wood dry thoroughly beforehand; this can take several months. So, ideally, store it until next winter and then enjoy the crackling of the fireplace with your recycled Christmas tree.
3. Tannentee:Did you know that you can also make tea from fir trees? Yes indeed!
To do this, simply place 2 teaspoons of the needles in a tea infuser or a tea strainer (Shop here on Amazon*) or a tea bag and pour boiling water over it. After about two minutes the pine tea is ready!
But be careful:Please note that your Christmas tree has one for thisOrganic firmust be in order for it to be suitable for consumption.
