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Comox Fire Rescue recycling trees for YANA
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Originally published by MyComoxValleyNow.com – Dec. 9, 2019
Comox Fire Rescue is not only recycling your Christmas trees but also raising money for a local charity.
Comox Firefighters will host their annual Christmas Tree recycling project on January 4th and 5th with 100 percent of the proceeds going to YANA (You Are Not Alone).
YANA provides accommodation and funding to Comox Valley families who need to travel outside the community for medical treatment for a child under 19 or for a pregnant mother.
Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner says the initiative is a win/win for everyone.
“We run (the trees) through a chipper and we recycle those malts into the parks department here in Comox and then we ask for people to donate cash which goes 100 percent to our local charity YANA,” said Schreiner.
He added that it’s also a great way to make sure the trees get taken care of responsibly.
“In years past some people would burn them or leave them outside their homes so this is a good effective way to get rid of that product.”
You can donate your tree by dropping it off at the Comox Fire Rescue station during the first week of January, or by calling the department to schedule a pickup.
Last year, the Christmas Tree recycling project raised more than $4500.
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