Did you know that live Christmas trees are recyclable?
“With Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to throw your live Christmas tree in the trash once the holiday is over. Live Christmas trees are biodegradable, meaning they can be reused or recycled for various purposes,” according to the city public works department.
Great Falls residents are encouraged to recycle their live Christmas trees between Dec. 26 and Jan. 9 at these locations:
- Meadowlark Park – at Fox Farm and Park Garden Road
- American Little League (parking lot) – 1100 38th St. N.
Before recycling your tree, remove all lights, decorations and tree stands.
Flocked trees cannot be recycled and should not be taken to the recycling sites.
Only live Christmas trees should be deposited in the containers.
The recycled trees will be composted or used to improve fish habitats.
Commercial trees will not be accepted.
This Christmas tree recycling project is sponsored by the City of Great Falls, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and the Walleyes Unlimited Great Falls Chapter.
