Where to dump that Christmas tree
Once your get that tree -- you're going this weekend, right?? -- and the new year arrives you'll need a place to dump it.
Drop it off at one of 13 Broward County parks, which will turn the tree into mulch. There's no fee. Not even gate entrance fee for recyclers.
Here are the rules (there are always rules!):
No more than 2 trees per vehicle
No artificial trees
No commercial vehicles or garbage trucks
Trees must be free of decorations -- this includes tinsel
These 13 Broward County parks will start collecting Dec. 26 - Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations (most are closed Tuesdays, so call ahead):
Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, 954-437-2600
C. B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, 954-437-2650
Easterlin Park, 1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, 954-938-0610
Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, 954-970-0150
Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, 954-389-2000
Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Ln., Plantation, 954-791-1025
Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, 954-360-1315
Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-791-1036
Snake Warrior's Island Natural Area, 3600 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miramar, 954-964-0283
Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, 954-968-3880
Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie, 954-370-3750
T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, 954-985-1980
West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, 954-926-2480
For further information, call 954-357-8177 or e-mail praglin@broward.org.
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