Waste Management of Nevada County provides Christmas tree disposal options and general holiday recycling guidelines for Nevada County residents.

Information for the 2025 season will be posted on the agency’s Facebook page in mid-December.

Holiday tree disposal (2023-2024 season):

Residents were able to:

• Cut holiday trees into small sections and place them inside green waste carts with lids fully closed
• Drop off whole, undecorated trees at designated free disposal sites

Previous free drop-off locations included:

• Eric Rood Administration Center
  • 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • Open 24 hours daily
  • (Drop-off near Cement Hill entrance behind jail)
• McCourtney Road Transfer Station
  • 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
  • Open Wed-Sun 8am-3pm

Special one-day drop-off event locations included:

• Lake Wildwood Water Treatment Plant - 12622 Pleasant Valley Rd, Penn Valley
• Lake of the Pines Water Treatment Plant - 10803 Riata Way, Auburn
• Alta Sierra Fire Department - 11833 Tammy Way, Grass Valley

Other holiday recycling guidance:

Can these be recycled?

• Yes
  • Aluminum roasting pans (wipe clean)
  • Plain paper wrapping or gift bags
  • Wine/cider bottles
  • Cardboard and mail-order boxes (must fit inside cart)
  • Soup cans (wipe clean)
  • Cooking oil bottles (empty, cap on)
  • Plain greeting cards (no foil, glitter, or electronics)
• No
• Foil or glittery wrapping paper
• Padded envelopes, bubble wrap, air bags
• Christmas lights
• Garland and ribbons
• Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
• Snow/cable chains
• Pressurized whipped cream or cooking spray cans
• Plastic or paper tablecloths
• Glass or plastic ornaments
• Greeting cards with electronics or embellishments

Web pages

• Home - https://www.wm.com/location/california/nevada_county/index.jsp
• Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NevadaCountyWM/