
You can use the branches or trunk of the tree as wood for an arts and crafts project. If you don't have a compost pile started yet, now is the best time to start because you can use the branches from your Christmas tree as the base of your pile! Check out our composting section for more information and resources to get you started. If you have a compost pile already, cut the branches up into small pieces and add them in. Make a post-holiday party of it and share use (and cost) of the rented chipper with your neighbors! Please be safe and wear all proper personal protection equipment. You can rent a woodchipper from your local home improvement store and turn the tree into wood chips for mulch in your flower beds. Jump to your city for recycling information Please remember to follow the guidelines of your local municipality for curbside pickup. At the bottom of this page we have compiled a list of North Texas Communities and their Christmas tree recycling options. If you aren't inclined to take the effort turn your old tree into mulch or compost, you aren't that crafty, and just want it gone (but in a good way), you can put your tree curbside for pickup or take it to a local processing or drop-off location for Christmas Trees.

Make sure you remove all lights, tinsel, ornaments and any other items you've placed on the tree. Are you wondering, "now what am I going to do with this tree?"ĭid you know you can recycle your tree? First things first, before you can recycle your tree, make sure you remove all lights, tinsel, ornaments and any other items you've placed on the tree. Maybe you even sang, "O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are thy branches."Īfter all the fun and festivities, the beauty of your tree began to fade away, and you were left with tree needles all over your floor.


You gathered around your tree to exchange gifts with family and friends. You decorated your tree with lights and ornaments, and marveled at its beauty. This Christmas, you decided to get a real, live Christmas Tree.
