Christmas Tree Recycling Locations

With Christmas 2011 (sadly) behind us, it's time to undecorate the tree and start packing up the decorations.

If you bought a live Christmas tree this year, you have the option to recycle it. Here's a recap of some area locations you can take your Christmas tree:

• Dormont residents can leave trees outside their homes through Jan. 11. The borough public works department will pick up the trees and run them through a chipper for recycling purposes. Trees left outside should not block the sidewalks.
• Allegheny County's Fourth Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs from Jan. 3 through Jan. 22. Drop-off locations are in North, Settlers Cabin and South parks, as well as Boyce Park's model airplace field. Trees can be dropped off daily at any location between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees before drop off. The trees will be mulched and used in the county's parks.