Once the holiday season is over, many people tend to throw their real holiday trees in the garbage; however, these types of trees can actually be either recycled or reused for alternative purposes, such as mulch.
Here are some of the most common types of recycling options for recycling real holiday trees.
*One common type of recycling for real holiday trees is curbside pickup, which many providers will conduct during normal pickup schedules two weeks following the Christmas holiday. Generally, there are requirements for flocking, size, ornament removal, etc.
*Trees can be taken to a drop-off recycling center. Many counties have free drop-off locations; however, you can only take up to two trees to one of these locations at no charge.
*Trees can be recycled as yard waste. Simply cut the tree itself so that it loosely fits into your yard waste container.
*Another common type of recycling for holiday trees is to utilize a local tree recycling and mulching program, in which the trees are chipped and shredded before the mulch is then made available for use in your own garden. More information can be obtained through your local department of public works.
*A nonprofit organization can pick up your tree in order to make good use of it for another reason. Simply call them and make an appointment. There are also local Boy Scout troops who offer this same service, usually for a small donation.
Some other common real holiday tree recycling options include the following:
*Soil erosion barriers
*Fish feeders
*Bird feeders
*Mulch
*Hiking trail paths
*Rooted, living trees
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