Disposing Of Christmas Tree Chicago

Responsible christmas tree disposal with chicago parks.

Disposing of christmas tree chicago. Where can i recycle dispose of my christmas tree in chicago. Starting january 3 2017 chicagoans can drop their trees off at one of 24 locations and. University of illinois extension horticulture educator david robson says one thing you shouldn t do is burn it in your fireplace. Chicago s 2020 tree recycling program runs from january 4th through the 18th at dozens of parks across the city.

The chicago parks department will use the mulched trees around parks and other public areas in the city making sure your tree is bringing beauty to the city far past. Disposing of the christmas tree. Once another christmas season has come and gone it s time to get rid of that now purposeless tree that s sitting in your home. Instead of leaving your tree in a landfill we re bringing all hauled away trees to local chicago parks to be mulched.

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. Only live natural trees without flocking are accepted no garland or wreaths. By product expert posted in community faq on friday december 20th 2019 at 3 33 pm chicago christmas tree recycling locations. Last year through the city s program more than 17 000 christmas trees were composted.

Mayor s press office 312 744 3334 mayor rahm emanuel along with the chicago department of streets and sanitation dss in partnership with the chicago park. The city of chicago s 107th christmas tree will shine this holiday season in millennium park near the intersection of michigan ave. All nominated trees must meet the following criteria. He says that a dry tree will burn with intense heat and may buckle a steel fireplace crack a.

The chicago department of streets and sanitation in partnership with the chicago park district will offer christmas tree recycling from january 4 through january 18 2020 at 25 locations citywide. City of chicago offers christmas tree recycling from january 3 january 17. The city of chicago is reminding residents there s an alternative to throwing out their christmas trees. That means about 640 000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free.

January 4 2008 now that the holidays are past what do you do with the christmas tree.