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Cheney will pick up Christmas trees

The city of Cheney will make its solid waste crews available to residents who wish to dispose of their Christmas trees. The trees can be picked up on the resident’s regularly scheduled garbage pick up day.

Trees less than six feet long must be cut in half, while trees over six feet must be cut into thirds. These segments should then be placed alongside the resident’s garbage cart. An extra charge of $3.44 will be added to the next month’s solid waste bill.

City officials advise residents not to dispose of old Christmas trees through burning in fireplaces or...