The pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree is as much a part of the holiday season as eggnog and presents. Getting that tree home, however, brings potential safety risks.

Arizona Department of Transportation offers Maricopans tips to get that tree home safely.

Securing your tree using nets, tarps, or tie-downs is a vital step in keeping roads safe, especially if returning from the high country and cutting your tree. A tree in the roadway is a safety hazard and unsecured loads can mean citations and fines of $500 or more, which could put a serious dent in your gift-giving budget.

With so many residents and visitors on roadways this time of year, it is more important than ever to ensure everyone’s safety while transporting Christmas trees.

When the season is over, Maricopans are encouraged to recycle trees. Visit city websites for locations for proper disposal. It is important to secure the tree when transporting to those locations, as well.

Burning your tree for disposal is discouraged. That adds to air pollution.

Tips for securing a Christmas tree atop a vehicle:

Additional information: https://donttrashaz.org/.

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