Boy Scout Troop 557 of Redmond will be providing the community two ways to recycle their Christmas trees at the end of this holiday season.

The first option will be a curbside Christmas tree pickup service from Jan. 3-4, 2015. Pickups will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Residents are asked place their trees at the curb before 9 a.m. on either day and to remove all decorations and tinsel from the tree. There is also a suggested donation of $15 and residents are asked to place their donations in an envelope — inside a plastic bag if it is raining — and attach it to the tree with a rubber band.

Cash and checks will be accepted, with check payable to “BSA Troop 557.” Checks can also sent to Troop 557, ℅ 8519 217th Ave. N.E., Redmond, WA. 98053.

Those living in the troop’s collection area will have received a flier on Dec. 21 or a notice from their homeowners association. Those neighborhoods and homeowners associations include: Trilogy, Bear Creek, Avignon, River Trail, Meadowview, Highgrove South, Bellridge, Lexington Park and Cottage Creek Crossings.

Those living outside of the troop’s collection area can drop their trees off in the QFC parking lot at Bella Bottega on the same dates, also between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Donations support the scouting goals of training youth in responsible citizenship, character development and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities and educational programs.

For more information about Troop 557 and its tree recycling service, visit troop557.org.