There is no shortage of places to get your Christmas tree chipped over this weekend and next. Remember to remove all screws, nails, lights and ornaments from the tree before recycling, as they . . .
The Capital Regional District has put together the following list of Christmas-tree chipping sites. Community events are typically by donation, while there are fees at most public works yards. Know of another event? Let us know by sending an email to localnews@timescolonist.com. Be sure to let us know when and where it is happening and who the organizer is. Put the words ‘tree chipping’ in the subject line. TREE-CHIPPING EVENTS • Central Saanich Lions Club 1700 Keating Cross Rd. across from the municipal yard. Jan. 2, Jan. 3, Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Colwood Volunteer Firefighters Association Colwood Fire Hall, 3215 Metchosin Rd. Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 250-478-5999