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The City of Berkeley is offering its environmentally-conscious citizens a way to get rid of those old holiday trees and trimmings with free composting and extra recycling services. 

Residents who wish to bid farewell to their Christmas trees may simply leave them on their curbside on their regularly-scheduled plant debris pickup days in January, according to the city manager’s office. All trees should be trimmed into five-foot lengths, have their stands and decorations removed and be set outside by 7 a.m. 

There will also be two tree drop-off bins. One will be located at the recycling center on Dwight and Martin Luther King Jr. ways that will be open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The second location is at the city transfer station on 1201 Second St. at Gilman Street; it will be open between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

The service is also available to apartment complexes and businesses. Those interested should call (510) 644-8856.