The new year means saying goodbye to 2012’s Christmas tree. Jefferson County residents may drop off theirs for free at the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority transfer station in Kearneysville during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call the authority at 304-728-0430. Another option, for Apple Valley Waste customers, is to pay $10 for a tree pickup. To schedule one through Jan. 25, customers should call 877-267-1280.