Boy Scouts collect Christmas trees for recycling

Published 2:22 pm Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Central Oregon Scouts Boy Scouts of American will collect and recycle Christmas trees in Redmond on the weekends of Dec. 30-31 and Jan. 6-7.

The Scouts request a donation of $10 and tips are welcome. The money raised from the scouts’ efforts will go to support the local troops of Central Oregon. Your donation is used to fund troop activities, community service projects and to replace worn out gear the scouts use throughout the year. The mission of Scouts BSA is to create the leaders of tomorrow by building character through outdoor challenges and education.

For general information on tree recycling, visit www.takeyourtree.com.

Some troops will post door flyers specifying which days they will be picking up trees in specific neighborhoods. Call 541-385-3989 for pick up in Redmond.

Redmond troops will be cruising the area picking up trees starting around 8 a.m. on the recycling weekends. Have your tree cleaned of all decorations and place it by the street where it is easily visible to Scouts and drivers. Crews will not be checking alleys.

You can make a donation via PayPal or Venmo by visiting www.takeyourtree.com and clicking on the area you reside in or you can attach your donation in a Ziplock bag rubber banded to your tree. Please make your check out to “Scouts BSA.”