Here’s where to drop off your real Christmas tree, broken holiday lights

If you’re the type whose Christmas tree and decorations already are headed out for the season, here’s where to dispose of them.

Through Jan. 9, real trees can be taking to two Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill sites in the city and dropped off with no fee.

Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The sites will be closed on Jan 1. The two drop-off sites are located at:

East side: 1015 E. Chambers St.

West of Cliff Avenue by the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Access is available from North Drive to Ash Street to Chambers Street, and from Cliff to Chambers. The driveway just west of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be the only access point.

West side: 100 N. Lyon Blvd.

This location is now located behind the Taco Bell on Lyon Boulevard.

Large loads and commercial loads will not be accepted and must go directly to the landfill. The customer must remove all accessories from the Christmas trees, including lights, ornaments, decorations and stands. Artificial trees, bags, leaves, rubble or household garbage will not be accepted.

If you have questions, call 605‑367‑8162. General information regarding the landfill, including hours of operation, rates and materials accepted, can be found at siouxfalls.org/landfill.

For the broken, unwanted lights

Residents from Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha and Turner counties may bring their broken or unwanted holiday lights to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at no charge for proper disposal. For information about items accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, visit siouxfalls.org/disposal, or call 605‑367‑8695. A complete post‑holiday cleanup guide is available online at siouxfalls.org/green.