For the 11th year in a row, Boy Scout Troop 121 members plan to pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn.
While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. A portion of the trees are donated to local goat farmers for the goats to consume.
For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8. For safety reasons the trees should not be placed curbside until the morning of Jan. 7, according to a news release from Troop 121.
Money raised by the program goes directly to troop scouting activities. Troop 121 was created to help give youth with special physical, mental and emotional challenges the opportunity for success in a safe scouting environment that builds character, encourages citizenship, teaches life skills and develops personal fitness.
To make a pick-up request, send a donation by Wednesday, Jan. 4, to Troop 121, United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. The troop in turn will send a tag to place on the tree when it is put curbside.
For more information, call 207-783-0790.
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