Chicago Christmas Tree Recycling

It also recycles our holiday trees through a seasonal program in partnership with the chicago park district.

Chicago christmas tree recycling. Chicago christmas tree recycling locations free mulch available on 1 6 2015 bessemer park 8930 s. Chicago s annual christmas tree recycling program. 18 the city encourages. If you ve opted for a real tree this year you can recycle it at 25 chicago parks from saturday.

Start the year off right by recycling your christmas tree. Because the trees are mulched all tinsel ornaments lights and stands must be removed plastic bags used for transport should also be removed before putting trees in the stalls. Instead of pitching your live christmas tree to the curb recycle it at one of 25 chicago parks between jan. Only live natural trees without flocking are accepted no garland or wreaths.

Forestry site 900 e. Mulch will also be made available to chicago residents free of charge starting jan. The benefits of recycling mulching trees are twofold. Clark park 3400 n.

Nutrients from the trees are preserved and given back to the soil while tons of valuable organic material is diverted from landfills. Free mulch available on a first come first served basis at the starred locations. Chicago s free christmas tree recycling program kicked off january 4th at dozens of parks across the city including one in the 42nd ward. As part of chicago s annual holiday tree recycling program residents can drop off their trees inside designated tree corrals at 25 locations operated by the chicago park district which manages the program in partnership with the city s department of streets and sanitation.

Reduce reuse with the city of chicago tree pickup service the city of chicago s streets and sanitation department does more than clear our winter roads of snow and ice and remove our garbage. 7th at six park locations. Since then the program has turned more than 285 000. Human tree via maria chambers.