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COVID Staff Shortages Cause Christmas Tree Pickup Delays

Jan 05, 2022 03:28PM ● By Jeanne Fratello
Is your Christmas tree still sitting at the curb? If yes; don't be alarmed. COVID staff shortages at Waste Management have caused some delays in tree pickups in Manhattan Beach, but a final pickup round should cover everyone by January 8.

According to the city of Manhattan Beach, Waste Management  is experiencing COVID-related staffing issues but the company is working to make up for tree collection delays. For anyone experiencing a delay in holiday tree collection, Waste Management will be going back through its routes to retrieve missed trees. 

Waste Management will also run a tree collection route this Saturday, January 8, to ensure that any final trees are removed. January 8 will be the last day for tree pickup. 

To report a missed pickup, contact Waste Management directly by phone at (310) 830-7100 or click here to place a work order through the Government Outreach work order system (select topic "Refuse Services-Trash," then click "Make a Request" and complete/submit the online form.

Holiday tree recycling rules are as follows:

  • Residents may place trees next to their carts before 7:30 a.m. on their regular collection date for free pick-up and recycling;
  • Trees must be less than 7 feet long or cut into 7-foot sections (neither Waste Management nor City employees can cut trees for residents);
  • All lights, decorations, tinsel, ornaments, and metal stands must be removed;
  • Flocked trees will be collected at the curb but cannot be recycled.

To learn more about solid waste services, click here to visit the Refuse Services section of the city's website.





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