If you have a real Christmas tree, DON'T CHUCK IT, CHIP IT!   Simply remove all tinsel, decorations and bags used for transporting the tree, and drop it off for free chipping from December 26, 2011 through January 31, 2012 at one of these convenient locations:

• Kelowna
  Glenmore Landfill
  Located on Glenmore Drive, 8 km north of Hwy 97
  (250) 469-8880
  Open daily, 7:30 am - 4:45 pm
  Closed December 25th, December 26th and January 1st
  
  Lot at corner of Richter and Rowcliffe
   

• Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre
  Asquith Road, off Shannon Lake Rd.
  (250) 768-7110
  Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  (gates close at 3:50 pm)
  Closed December 25th and January 1st
   

• Lake Country
  Swalwell Park
  Bottom Wood Lake Road
   

• Peachland Compost Site (Link to Regulations)
  Princeton Avenue (six km. up on north side)
  Open daily - dawn to dusk