The holiday season is filled with Christmas tree purchases, so the company hopes to take advantage of that and repurpose the trees for mulch or other landscape materials. Here's what to do and where to go.
Do you have a Christmas tree you need to get rid of? Starting on Tuesday, Houston's Solid Waste Management Department is opening 24 residential tree drop-off recycling locations throughout the area.The holiday season is filled with Christmas tree purchases and the company hopes to take advantage of that and repurpose the trees for mulch or other landscape materials.
This program is partnering with the city of Houston for its 32nd annual tree mulching event. You have until Jan. 31, 2023, to donate your trees. To recycle, residents must remove all lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails, stands, and other non-organic decorative materials. Trees that are flocked, artificial, or painted will not be accepted.Open Tuesdays - Sundays from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023Kirkpatrick Neighborhood Depository: 5565 KirkpatrickN. Main Neighborhood Depository: 9003 North MainSunbeam Neighborhood Depository: 5100 SunbeamDoss Park : 2500 Frick RoadT.C. Jester Park: 4200 T.C.
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