Now that Christmas is just a memory, it's time to get rid of that tree in the living room.
Local Lions clubs are providing an ecologically friendly way to do that once again by holding Christmas tree chipping events throughout Delta this weekend.
Trees can be dropped off in Tsawwassen at the South Delta Recreation Centre (1720-56th St.) parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.
Funds raised by the donations are spent in the community, including on those in need as well as to support sports and community groups, according to coordinator Roger Lasell. Local sports teams, which are raising money for their programs, will assist the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club this year.
Trees can also be dropped off in Ladner at Memorial Park (5010-47th Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Proceeds will go towards scholarships and the Boys and Girls Club, said Bob Buntain with the Ladner Lions.
The tree chippings are used for park trails in Delta or can also be sent to Metro Vancouver to be composted and turned into soil.
