These locations will recycle your old Christmas tree

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to take down the decorations, including that Christmas tree that’s been dropping needles all over the floor for about a month.

Residents of Allegheny County can have their Christmas trees recycled into mulch by dropping off the tree at one of the county’s nine parks through Jan. 16.

The trees can be dropped off during the parks’ normal hours of operation — dawn to dusk. The mulch will be used at the parks.

All lights, decorations, tinsel and the tree stand must be removed prior to drop-off.

Here is where to drop off trees in each county park:

Boyce Park — Parking lot by the soccer fields.

Deer Lakes Park — Parking lot by the Veterans 2 Shelter.

Harrison Hills Park — Parking lot at Chipmunk and Cottontail drives.

Hartwood Acres Park — Parking lot at the mansion.

North Park — Parking lot at the swimming pool.

Round Hill Park — Parking lot at Alfalfa Shelter.

Settlers Cabin Park — Parking lot by the wave pool.

South Park — Parking lot by the wave pool.

White Oak Park — Parking lot at Chestnut Shelter.

Some municipalities also offer ways to dispose of Christmas trees. Some are listed below but residents can call their municipality to see if tree recycling is offered.

Monroeville — Residents can place their trees curbside on their regular trash day through Jan. 19. A separate recycling truck will collect the trees.

Mt. Lebanon — Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for recycling into wood chips on Jan. 13 and 20. Residents should have their trees at the curb the night before the collection. Trees in plastic bags will not be accepted. All lights, decorations, tinsel and the tree stand must be removed.

Residents may also drop off their trees at the public works facility for recycling. A sign will be posted on where to place the trees. After Jan. 14, trees may be placed curbside for regular trashpickup.

South Fayette — Residents can drop off their trees at the Wood Waste Recycling Center in Boys Home Park at 2121 Ridge Road. All lights, decorations, tinsel and the tree stand must be removed. Trees with branches or stumps larger than 8 inches in diameter cannot be accepted. Tree stumps also cannot accepted.

Upper St. Clair — Christmas trees will be recycled into mulch for residents’ use through Jan. 31. For a drop-off lcoation, call the public works department at 412-831-9000, ext. 271.

Washington County

Residents of Washington County can recycle their trees at Mingo Creek Park and Cross Creek Park through Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Designated dropoffs will be marked with signs.

Trees must be free of ornaments and tinsel. Additional information: Washington County Planning Commission, 724228-6811.