NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

January 3, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING GUIDELINES

Jefferson, LA – Christmas trees will be collected curbside January 9, 10 and 11, 2020. Residents throughout the parish, including unincorporated areas of Jean Lafitte, Gretna, Harahan, Kenner and Westwego, should place their trees curbside on the evening of Wednesday, January 8, 2020. The trees will be recycled in an effort to fight costal erosion.

The following guidelines will apply:

• No flocked trees
• No artificial trees
• No Painted Trees
• Remove lights, garland, tinsel, ornaments, tree stands and plastic bags.

For more information about tree pick-up, or the volunteer event on February 1, 2020, please contact the department of Coastal Management at 504-756-6719 or visit our website at www.jeffparish.net/departments/coastal-management.

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