If you’re planning on taking you Christmas tree down over the weekend. Some things you’ll need to keep in mind. Be sure to remove all ornaments, tinsel, decorations, lights and tree stands before cutting it into 4-foot lengths and putting it in the yard waste bin. Flocked trees, which have been covered with fake snow, and artificial trees are not accepted for organic waste disposal. Most local garbage and recycling service providers will accept real Christmas trees as long as they’ve been tossed in the green waste bin.