Where to dispose of leftover trees

Published Dec. 23, 2015
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Every year they are adopted by families, taken home and dressed to their best. They are adored and admired; then with little to no warning, they are stripped of their lights and ornaments and thrown on the side of the road.

Disposing of your no-longer-needed Christmas trees is important for many reasons, including keeping the streets clear and keeping homes safe from possible tree fires.

For live-cut trees, collection bins are available from Dec. 28 to Jan. 16 at the following locations:

Ramstein: Michigan Ave between bldgs. 826 & 828 as well as next to bldg. 1086

Landstuhl: Across from bldg. 3625

Vogelweh: South end of bldg. 1070

Vogelweh: Across from bldg. 1139

Both the Ramstein and Vogelweh Recycling Centers will accept trees and recyclable materials for on-base residents. Off- and on-base ID card holders are welcome to bring live-cut trees to the composting facility located outside the LVIS gate. All trees regardless of disposal method must not have any ornaments or decorations still affixed on them.

Dispose of all other Christmas trash properly, in the correct underground bin or at the recycling center.