Now that New Year's Eve is here, some people may be thinking about taking down the Christmas decorations.
Anyone who had a live tree and is looking to get rid of it in Brookfield, Boy Scouts Troop 5 is accepting reservations for its 10th annual Christmas tree pick up service. Scouts will pick up trees the first two Saturdays in January and recycle them by grinding them into mulch to be used for other projects.
The Bethel High School Navy JROTC also has a Christmas Tree pick up program. They will be collected and mulched on January 11th.
For Brookfield residents, pick ups can be scheduled on the troop's website, www.brookfieldtroop5.com, and selecting January 4th or 10th. A $10 per tree donation is suggested. The Scouts say while donations in any amount are appreciated, it's not required. Trees should be free of ornaments and left in the driveway for pick up.
In Bethel, the cadets ask that trees be placed outside by 9am because the truck will pick them up between 9am and noon. A $10 donation is suggested and goes toward Educational Programs for the cadets. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made payable to “Bethel NJROTC Boosters” and left in an envelope taped inside the storm door or other accessible area. Bethel residents interested in helping the cadets should E-mail: BETHELNJROTCBOOSTERS@GMAIL.COM or call 203-794-8600 Ext. 101, AFTER 6 PM and leave a message with Name, Address & Phone Number.
