They are doing it again! Boy Scout Troup 23 of Great Barrington will be recycling Christmas trees as a service to the community and a fundraiser for the Scouts on two Saturdays in January. Trees should be taken to Home Sweet Home Doughnut Shoppe, 258 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington or can be picked up on either January 5 or January 12, 2019.

Option#1: You can drop off your tree ($5 suggested donation)

Just drop off your tree with your donation at the recycling location between 10am and 1pm at Home Sweet Home Doughnut Shope, 258 Stockbridge Rd. Great Barrington. For your donation, you will receive a coupon for a FREE COFFEE AND DOUGHNUT at the Doughnut Shoppe!

Option#2: The Scouts will pick up your tree at your home ($10 suggested donation)

• Call 413-329-7065 to schedule curbside pickup (leave a message if no one answers). Give your address and a phone number where you can be reached.
• Trees will be picked up by the Scouts and brought to the chipper location for mulching.
• Place your tree and donation curbside by 9am on Saturday January 5th or 9am Saturday January 12th as scheduled.
• Please note: Scouts cannot accept flocked trees, or trees with tinsel, nails, or wire still attached.
• The suggested donation of $10 can be provided by check payable to: Boy Scout Troup 23. Donation should be attached to the bottom of the tree in a zip-lock bag to keep it dry.

Your donations fund Boy Scout Troop activities right here in South County. Thank you for your support!

Ward's is re-posting this information on our web page as a customer service. Happy New Year!

Businesses that purchased cut-trees through the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce can expect pick-up of trees during the week of January 21 or so.