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Cities Launch Holiday Tree Recycling Programs Nationwide

12/27/2025

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The City of Houston launched its holiday tree recycling program from December 26 to January 23; residents may recycle natural trees at 20 locations, while artificial trees are junk waste.
In Central Texas, Waco and Temple offer free tree recycling through early January.
Kalispell and Missoula, Montana, have similar programs allowing drop-off for composting.
The City of Chicago accepts trees January 3–17, and San Diego runs until January 16.

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The City of Houston launched its holiday tree recycling program from December 26 to January 23; residents may recycle natural trees at 20 locations, while artificial trees are junk waste.
In Central Texas, Waco and Temple offer free tree recycling through early January.
Kalispell and Missoula, Montana, have similar programs allowing drop-off for composting.
The City of Chicago accepts trees January 3–17, and San Diego runs until January 16.