Where to recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays


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SALT LAKE CITY — Christmas trees are a staple of the holidays, but what can be done with them when it's time to take down decorations? Each Utah city and county offers its own means of disposing of and recycling the dying evergreens.

It’s essential to make sure all inorganic materials, such as decorations, tinsel and lights, are removed beforehand. Most of the time, these trees will then be chipped and made available to city residents for free use or converted into mulch for use in landscaping.

Here are some options for Christmas tree disposal in several Utah cities (note that this is not a comprehensive list — check your city's website for details about disposal):

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RichFearon, Shutterstock

Salt Lake City ==============

  • Flocked trees will not be accepted in the brown containers
  • Cut the tree in 4-foot sections and place in the brown bin
  • Residents may place large trees on their curb
  • If it’s a small tree, it can be disposed of in a green waste can.
  • Pickup will be from Jan. 7-Jan. 25
  • Questions? Call 801-535-6999

South Salt Lake City ====================

  • Curbside pickup: public works employees will be picking up trees curbside through the month of January and they will be composted at the landfill.

Draper ======

  • Free drop-offs will be offered at the following locations from Dec. 26-Jan. 15:
  • Public Works Facility at 72 E. Sivoga Court
  • Long Branch Trailhead at 1690 E. 15090 South
  • Flocked trees will not be accepted

Murray City ===========

  • Trees can be dropped off at the following locations until Jan. 31:
  • Murray Park at the Main Parking Lot (west of park office)
  • Grant Park at the Four Diamonds (the west lot off of Valley Drive)

Orem ====

  • From Dec. 26- Jan. 21, trees can be disposed of at a multitude of designated drop-off locations, explained in greater detail here.

Sandy =====

  • Trees can be recycled for free at the following locations from Dec. 26 to Jan. 14:
  • Storm Mountain Park, 11400 S. 1000 East
  • Bell Canyon Park, 11400 S. 1700 East
  • Flat Iron Mesa Park, 8600 S. 1700 East
  • Highpoint Park, 7800 S. 1000 East
  • Crescent Park, 11000 S. 230 East
  • Wildflower Park, 9939 S. Wildflower Road
  • Park & Cemetery Shop, 9120 S. 700 East

West Jordan ===========

  • Regular curbside tree pickup will be offered the entire month of January
  • Drop-off areas are at the following locations:
  • West Jordan Pool, 8125 S. 2200 West
  • Soccer Complex, 7965 S. 4000 West
  • Constitution Park, 3200 W. 7000 South

West Valley City ================

  • Drop-off areas will be available at the following locations from Dec. 26-Jan. 7:
  • West Valley City Park, 3450 S. 4400 West
  • Westview Park, 6100 W. 4100 South

Riverton ========

  • Drop-off areas will be available until Jan. 31 at:
  • Centennial Park, 2700 W. 13010 South
  • Monarch Park, 4800 W. 13600 South
  • Rodeo Grounds, 12800 S. 1300 West

Lehi City

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  • Trees can be disposed of free of charge at the rodeo grounds by Jan. 31. The trees will be converted into mulch.

St. George ==========

  • Christmas trees can be disposed of at the Reuse Center during the month of January at 575 E. Brigham Road.
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Editor's note: This story has been corrected to show the address of West Valley City Park is 3450 S. 4400 West, not 4522 W. 3500 South.

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