Christmas Day has come and gone, and now it's time to dispose of that Christmas Tree.

There are several places in the Valley where you can take your Christmas tree and many options to recycle your tree.

In Mahoning County, the Green Team and Ohio Division of Wildlife says "When the holidays are over, don't put your real tree out with the trash -
let us reuse it!"

Mahoning County

Cut trees will be collected at the following sites and reused as natural fish habitat at area lakes. Organizers ask that all decorations are removed.

Hours of operation are December 26, 2021 - January 31, 2022, 9 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday at these locations:

• Austintown Twp. - Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Rd.
• Beloit Village - Village Park, 17910 E. 5th St.
• Berlin Twp. - Berlin Township Bldg., 15823 W. Akron-Caneld Rd.
• Campbell City - Salt Dome, Warhurst Rd.
• Canfield Township - Fire Station, 5007 Messerly Rd.
• Craig Beach / Milton Twp. - Next to Fire Station, 1979 Grandview Rd.
• Ellsworth Twp. - Fire Station, 6036 S. Salem-Warren Rd.
• Goshen Twp. - Maintenance Garage, 12649 Seacrist Rd.
• Green Twp. - Cemetery at SR 165 & Beaver Creek Rd.
• Jackson Twp.- Township Bldg., 10613 Mahoning Ave.
• Lowellville Village - Street Dept., 3 W. McGaffney
• New Middletown / Springeld - Recycling Center, 10720 Struthers Rd.
• Poland Twp. - Road Department, 7508 Clingan Rd.
• Struthers City - Trees will be picked up at the curb.
• Youngstown - CCA (former South Branch Library), 1771 Market St.


Trumbull County

Warren: Live trees will NOT be picked up curbside.

Live Christmas trees can be disposed of at Bob's Tree Service, 1052 N. River Rd, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

All decorations including tinsel, garland, popcorn, etc. must be removed. Trees will be accepted from Monday, December 27, 2021 until Friday, January 28, 2022.

Columbiana County

Salem: Live tree recycling is available at Waterworth Memorial Park during specific dates during the holiday season.

Another Option:


For the second year, Express Junk Removal is offering free Christmas Tree pick-up and recycling.

The locally owned company says last year they saved about 300 Christmas trees from going into the landfill. In a press release the company said, "While there has been a place for people to take their Christmas trees, there hasn't been a service, for some, to pick them up and haul them there until we started this event. We will ensure that we are eco-friendly with the trees, most will have the opportunity to be used as natural fish habitats."

Pick up is available in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties on January 5th & January 6th.

Trees must be placed on the curb the day before pickup and all ornaments and decorations must be removed.

Residents can sign up for the service, here. You can not schedule this service via phone.

 

Tips for Recycling

Live-cut Christmas trees can create shelter for Ohio wildlife including fish, birds, and small mammals.

This winter, the Ohio Division of Wildlife will place Christmas trees at several locations. Including West Branch Reservoir in Portage County.

ODNR also suggests ways people can recycle their Christmas tree on private property.

  • A recycled tree can also be used as the centerpiece of a wildlife-friendly brush pile. Place the tree in a desired location and stack limbs around it in a square arrangement, layering more brush until a desired height is reached. Cover the top with additional brush to create a unique and valuable shelter for small animals.
  • Songbirds, including northern cardinals, chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches, travel in and out of brush piles for food, nesting, and to escape predators. Small mammals, including cottontail rabbits and chipmunks, also use brush piles for shelter and raising young.
  • Before disposing of a live-cut Christmas tree, remember to remove all trimmings including tinsel, garland, lights, and ornaments as these can be harmful to the environment and wildlife.
  • Be sure to have proper permission before discarding your tree on public or private property. Discarding trees without permission could result in a litter violation.