Dacorum’s waste services team is setting up a shredding machine in Water Lane Car Park, Berkhamsted, on Sunday, January 5.
The machine will turn Christmas trees into wood chippings, which will then be used to keep council flowerbeds weed-free across the borough.
Helping to recycle these trees are the various Scout Groups from Berkhamsted and the surrounding area, co-ordinated by the 1st Berkhamsted Scout Group (1BSG).
1BSG has organised this tree collection service for over 16 years and has transported more than 15,000 Christmas trees for shredding since launching the service. This year, five other Scout groups will be helping them.
Jenny Jenkins, chair of 1BSG, said: “It is a significant group effort with many volunteers and local businesses providing support. We are proud of the community service we provide.”
The charity suggests a minimum voluntary contribution for every tree collected. The collection service involves more than 80 volunteers and includes Scouts of all ages. The funds raised go towards equipment and activities for the children, maintenance of the Scout huts, and financial support for trips for local Scout groups.
Tree collections can be booked before Friday, January 3, at www.shorturl.at/or1T3
Alternatively, between 8am and 2pm on Saturday, January 4, customers can pre-pay for their tree collection at the Scout Christmas tree stall in Berkhamsted High Street.
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