Don’t throw away your Christmas tree!  Yancey County recycling and convenience centers will accept Christmas trees to be recycled.  Trees must have all ornaments, tinsel, lights, hooks and wires removed prior to disposal at the center.   Residents are encouraged to drop off trees in the designated areas at any of the county’s community recycling centers until January 31, 2013.  Trees can also be taken to the Yancey-Mitchell Transfer Station off of Highway 80 North. DO NOT LITTER!  If the collection centers are closed, either due to the holiday or inclement weather, do not
leave your trash at the gate or enter the facility.  You can be issued a citation for littering.