Hey, y’all. It’s Amie.

I asked a few weeks ago when the appropriate time to put the Christmas tree up might be. Now, I guess I should inquire about a good timeline for taking it down. Our lights typically stay shining until after Colton’s birthday (Jan. 8). Granted, a few times, we’ve kept it up until early March—and once, all year long.

Ours goes in a box until the following season. But if you selected a live tree this year, there are disposal options throughout the state that go beyond sending it to a landfill. Today, we’re exploring a creative venture in the Richmond area, doing just that. I’m so glad you’re here. 

P.S. Yes, our prototype Christmas tree cage worked for the entire season—exactly zero cats breached the impenetrable fortress of arched windows, hinges, clear shower liners, and duct tape. 

Central Virginia residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free after the holiday. (Josh Pearson/CC BY-ND 2.0)

By Sam Cohen

Here’s what you need to know: The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) recently announced that several of its locations will be accepting and recycling Christmas trees for free, to use as mulch for landscaping. An ID is required to drop off your tree to prove that you’re a Richmond resident—the CVWMA has indicated it will only accept trees from people who live in its respective districts.

In Henrico County, free Christmas tree drop-off locations include:

• Charles City Road Public Use Area, 2075 Charles City Road
• Eastern Government Center, 3820 9 Mile Road (front parking lot)
• Springfield Road Public Use Area, 10600 Fords Country Lane (near Nuckols Road and I-295)
• Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road (lower parking lot)

Trees are accepted through Jan. 9, usually between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. We’ve got more information at our link below.

The Emporia-born athlete became a three-sport star at Warwick High School in Newport News. There, Henry Jordan lettered in football, track, and wrestling.

Jordan continued playing sports at the University of Virginia, and he was a fifth-round draft pick of the 1957 Cleveland Browns.

For the 1959 season, Jordan found himself playing for the Green Bay Packers, with whom he went on to play in Super Bowls I and II.

Job: Factory Safety Manager

Location: Nestlé Purina in King William

Salary: $84,000-$140,000/year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 2+ years of relevant leadership experience

OR

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 7+ years of professional safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 2+ years of relevant leadership experience

Job description on Indeed: “As the Safety Manager, you will provide leadership for the planning, implementation and operation of the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS). Lead by example as you support the evolution of the safety culture in our plant, empower employees, and reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. You’ll manage, facilitate, direct, and support safety objectives and goals to ensure that employees work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures.”

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