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 265 Stockbridge Road (the former LOCKE, STOCK & BARREL Grocer) in Great Barrington or can be picked up on either January 4 or January 11, 2020.

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

On Saturday January 4 or Saturday January 11, just drop off your tree with your donation at the recycling location between 10am and 1pm at 265 Stockbridge Rd. Great Barrington.

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.
• Place your tree and donation curbside by 9am on Saturday January 4th or 9am Saturday January 11th as scheduled.
• Trees will be picked up by the Scouts and brought to a chipper location for mulching/recycling.
• 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 20 or so.