After the holiday season your real tree can easily be disposed of in two ways:

Community Recycling Program: Many communities are sponsoring Christmas tree recycling programs allowing residents to deliver their trees to local parks. The by-product of recycled Christmas trees is mulch. The mulch from your tree is used as ground cover and on walkways or paths. Many communities allow their residents to pick up the much for their personal use while the supply lasts. Contact your local city hall or look in the Post-Dispatch for convenient drop sites. Wreaths and decorative roping can be disposed of in your trash. DO NOT take them to drop sites.

Local Waste Hauler: Local wate haulers have Christmas tree pick up dates for curb side pick up, much like the summer yard waste programs. These trees are taken to local composite sites. Contact your current waste hauler for details.

Recycling or composting your Christmas tree is good for the environment, prevents needless build-up in area landfills and saves your community tax dollars. St. Nick's Forest is a proud sponsor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Christmas Tree Recycling Program. For more information on recycling lawn clippings or other yard waste, contact your city or county government or call the Missouri Botanical Garden's composting hotline at 314-577-9555.

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