Boy Scouts clean up after the holidays

Posted By: Laurann Robinson

lrobinson@klkntv.com

A local group is offering to help you move into the new year, by cleaning up from the holidays.

You may be wondering what to do with your old Christmas tree.  Some Local Boy Scouts want to help you recycle it.

"By taking these and recycling them, instead of throwing them in the landfills, it just helps it out by maybe a little bit,” Andrew Gates, 12, with Boy Scout Troop 8. “If we keep doing this, it’s going to turn out great."

For the last few days, Andrew and his troop members have been offering a free, curbside service, despite the cold weather.

"Good that I’m helping the environment. Helping other people out. And the bad thing is, I just wish I could be in the warm comfort of my home," Gates said.

Fighting through their numb fingers and toes, these scouts are picking the trees up and taking them to one of the city’s seven tree recycling drop off locations.

"We just make sure that they get from the homeowner’s house that may not be able to do that to those recycling centers," Brooks Rushman, Troop Coordinator, said.

If you’re in Lincoln, it’s not too late to request a pickup. There are still three dates available, January 3rd, 9th and 10th. You just pick the one you want and let them know in advance.

Rushman says it’s all in the name of conservation and community service, which the boy scouts pride themselves on. "We believe in conservations with the boy scouts. One of our oaths that we say each week is our duty to our country, and this is part of that."

You can make an appointment to have your tree picked up and recycled by filling out an online form. Again, the service is free, a link is provided below.

http://scoutingfortrees.com/