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Christmas Tree Recycling by Scouts BSA Troop 611

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For over 30 years, the Scouts of Troop 611 have proudly served the Happy Valley and Clackamas communities by recycling natural Christmas trees (no flocked trees, please).
 

Recycling Schedule & Drop-off Location

  • Dates & Hours

    • Sunday, December 28 (Sign-up for 12/28 has Closed as of 5 PM 12/27)

    • Saturday & Sunday, January 3–4

    • Saturday, January 10

    • Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Drop-off Location:
    CVS Pharmacy (formerly Rite Aid)
    12002 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR
     

Schedule a Pickup

We make recycling easy! Choose your option:

  • Best Option: Click the green button to schedule curbside pickup using our online form.

  • Email Option: Send your pickup date, address, and phone number to bsa611or@gmail.com.

  • Drop-off Option: Bring your tree or wreath directly to our CVS Pharmacy location (122nd and Sunnyside Road) during recycling hours.

 

Suggested Donation

  • Trees up to 8 feet: $10

  • Wreaths: $8

  • Larger trees: Additional donations appreciated

How to Donate:

  • Best Option: Click the “Donate” button (PayPal link) on this page.

  • Or, attach your donation to the tree in a ziplock bag (cash or check payable to “BSA Troop 611”).
     

Quick Steps to Recycle

  1. Schedule your pickup or plan your drop-off.

  2. Make your donation online or attach it to your tree.

  3. Place your tree at the curb by 8 a.m. on your chosen date, or drop it off at CVS during recycling hours.
     

Thank you for helping keep our community clean and for supporting local Scouting!

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Service Area

Our service area includes:

  • All Happy Valley, Oregon addresses within the red border on the map

  • Nearby Clackamas, Oregon addresses

  • Generally, the 97015 and 97086 zip codes

If you’re located near or just outside the border, don’t worry, we’re happy to recycle your tree!

Tree Pick-up Area

For more than 30 years, Troop 611 has recycled Christmas trees and wreaths for families in the Happy Valley and Clackamas area as a major troop fundraiser and service project. Families place orders through this website, and once we reach our capacity, online registration closes, so please sign up early if possible.​
 

Adult leaders and Scouts plan pickup routes in advance, then work in teams to collect trees and wreaths from local neighborhoods and bring them to the CVS (old Rite Aid) parking lot at SE 122nd and Sunnyside Road. Scouts stack trees on a flatbed trailer and use tools to remove metal from wreaths so the greens can be recycled, and the trailer is hauled to McFarlane’s Bark on Johnson Creek Road when full.​  (Thanks to McFarlane's for your partnership.)
 

This project is one of Troop 611’s primary fundraisers and also counts as service hours for our Scouts. All funds are pooled and allocated based on hours worked, helping Scouts pay for camping trips, summer camp, high‑adventure treks, and even Eagle Scout service projects.​


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When should I place my tree curbside?
A:

  • Place it curbside by 8 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.

  • Write “Troop 611” on a note and attach to the tree.

  • If you haven’t donated electronically: Place your donation (cash or check) in a plastic bag and securely tie it to the tree.

  • Scouts start picking up trees at 9 a.m.
     

Q: We forgot to schedule the pickup. Is it too late?
A:

  • Same-day or requests after 5 p.m. the night before are not guaranteed.

  • If you’re late, put your tree at the curb anyway—crews often pick up extra trees.

  • It’s never too late—unless it’s after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2025. Then, try again next year.

Q: What is the suggested donation?
A:

  • Trees (up to 8’): $10

  • Wreaths: $8

  • Larger trees or multiple trees: Additional donations appreciated
     

Q: How do I make my donation?
A:

  • Best: Donate online (PayPal)

  • Or attach cash or check (payable to “BSA Troop 611”) to the tree in a ziplock bag
     

Q: Did I miss the tree recycling?
A:

  • No! Collection days are December 28, January 3, 4, and 10.

  • If it’s after January 10, catch us next year!

  • Thank you for your support!
     

Q: How do I reach you on pickup day?
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Q: Will you pick up flocked trees?
A:

  • No, we cannot pick up flocked trees—they can’t be recycled.

  • Take flocked trees to:
    Metro South Transfer Station
    2001 Washington St, Oregon City
     

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SCOUTING!

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