The picture with this article shows an example of what Christmas trees the town Department of Public Works will refuse to pick up as DPW crews go around town hauling away others left at the curb.
Picture posted on the Facebook timeline of the Darien Recycling Center.
The picture was posted on Facebook by the Darien Recycling Center with this comment:
“Public Works will not pick up trees with bags, netting, stands or lights. Please adhere to these simple guidelines when putting your tree out for pick-up!”
Here’s the DPW collection schedule and announcement (as previously published by Darienite.com):
2016 Christmas tree pickup schedule in Darien
THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Christmas Trees must be at the curb by the first morning of the scheduled pick-up.
- Christmas Tree pick-up is conducted on public streets only.
- Residents are asked to refer to a Town map to determine their designated area for schedule.
- The schedule has been rotated from last year.
- Public Works does not have more specific times of pick-up.
- In the event of significant snow accumulation the program may be delayed, please be patient.
- Once collection is complete, trucks will not return until the next scheduled pick-up.
- Christmas wreathes, brush, grass clippings, garbage or other materials with not be collected.
- Christmas Trees with bags, netting, stands, or lights will not be collected.