When, How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Trees In Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — With Christmas Day come and gone, some people like to remove their Christmas trees right away, while others may want to keep them up for a while. But it really depends on the condition of the tree.

When you got the tree, what condition it was in at that time and how much it was watered factor into when you should take the tree to the curb. Fire officials recommend getting rid of trees immediately or when they get dry. Dried-out trees can catch fire more easily.

Luckily for Sandy Springs residents, there are plenty of options to dispose of your tree.

Bring One for the Chipper is a tree recycling program that supports wider eco-friendly holiday efforts. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, for each tree harvested, one to three seedlings are planted in its place. Nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, absorbing carbon dioxide, emitting fresh oxygen, stabilizing soil, protecting water supplies, and providing refuge for wildlife.

Keep North Fulton Beautiful will host this event at two Sandy Springs locations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 4. Residents are asked to remove electric lights, tinsel and ornaments from the tree, and make sure your tree has not been flocked, or sprayed with fake snow made from artificial materials. Some retailers, such as Pike Nursery, use natural, corn-based flocking, which is acceptable at the event.

Keep North Fulton Beautiful will also have a limited supply of flower, herb, and vegetable seeds as well as dogwood and willow oak seedlings at each location.

LOCATIONS:

Sandy Springs Recycling Center
470 Morgan Falls Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
When you come to drop off your tree, pull through the back of the recycling center.

The Home Depot
6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Trees will be recycled into mulch for playgrounds, city and county landscaping projects, to provide habitats for fish and other animals, as well as individual home use. Mulch is available free to the public upon request by contacting Davey Tree Expert Co. at 770-451-7911, or by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.