Christmas tree recycling will be available at Las Palma Park January 3 -16, 2011. The annual Christmas tree recycling program has relocated from El Toyon Park to Las Palmas Park. The drop off point will be in the parking lot just south of the municipal pool located at 1800 E 22nd Street. Christmas trees can be dropped off at the site any time. This recycling program is for Christmas trees only; no trash or debris will be accepted. National City residents may check their mail for EDCO’s Waste Disposal newsletter “The Environmental Times” or call EDCO at (619) 474-8855 to learn how to prepare all Christmas trees for recycling.

Between December 16, 2010 and January 2, 2010 City Hall will be closed as a cost saving measure, during this time please call the City’s hotline number at (619) 322-4361 for City related business. This closure will not affect essential personnel from the Police and Fire Department to include animal control, graffiti abatement, and parking enforcement. For all emergencies call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, call Police Dispatch 24-hours a day at (619) 336-4411.