The Christmas rush has passed and the decorations are slowly coming down.. If you opted for a real tree this year and you’re interested in recycling, here are a few options for you around town.
Birmingham residents leave your trees for curbside pickup as part of the city’s normal landscaping and yard debris removal service on regularly scheduled pickup days.
Homewood residents can drop-off natural, decoration-free Christmas trees to the Community Garden, located at the top of Evergreen by the tennis courts. The trees will mulched and used in the community garden and outdoor classroom. Now through January 10.
Hoover and Gardendale place trees curbside. Live trees should be separated from other trash, but can be piled together with yard debris. The mulch generated from Gardendale’s trees will be used toward the city’s landscaping projects.
Vestavia Hills place trees curbside for pickup during regularly scheduled days, or drop off decoration free, natural Christmas trees at Scout Square/The Christmas Tree Lot, located off of Highway 31.
Shelby County – County citizens can drop off their trees for recycling on December 26th through January 3rd at the following locations:
- Pelham City Park (off US 31 in Pelham)
- Ray Building (off Alabama 70 in Columbiana)
- Chelsea City Hall
- Heardmont Park on U.S. 119
- Propst Alabaster LLC (formerly Colonial Properties Alabaster, at the end of the AmStar Theater parking lot)
All drop areas are located in parking lots and designated with orange traffic cones and signs.
The Birmingham Zoo.. Yes, the Zoo! The Mountain Brook Tree Commission has partnered with the Birmingham Zoo for a Christmas tree recycling event. Residents are encouraged to drop off their trees in the picnic area at the Birmingham Zoo next to the parking lot, during normal business hours. Now through Jan 12.
For tips on recycling your Christmas Trees at home or other drop off locations around the state, see the list provided by the Alabama Environmental Council.
