Prepare to stop needless waste this holiday season. Follow Berkeley’s guidelines for composting in January. You can  also properly dispose of trees at the the City of Berkeley Transfer Station off Gilman. Learn more here: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/reduce-your-holiday-tree-waste-season-0

For Albany: To be collected curbside, remove lights, ornaments, nails, and tree stands. No flocked trees accepted. Trees taller than 6 ft. must be cut into 5 ft segments. After January 31, trees will not be collected curbside without additional charge unless they are properly cut up and placed in your organics (compost) bin.