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Free Christmas Tree Recycling Reduces Waste and Creates Habitats

12/31/2025

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Greeley Organic Waste Center (GROW) in Greeley and Weld County offers free Christmas-tree recycling until January 31.
Trees must be stripped of decorations before drop-off.
The composting reduces landfill waste and greenhouse emissions.
In Tyler, Texas, the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department recycles natural trees and broken lights from December 26 to January 14.
The trees will be placed at two parks to create fish habitats in local lakes.

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Story summary

Greeley Organic Waste Center (GROW) in Greeley and Weld County offers free Christmas-tree recycling until January 31.
Trees must be stripped of decorations before drop-off.
The composting reduces landfill waste and greenhouse emissions.
In Tyler, Texas, the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department recycles natural trees and broken lights from December 26 to January 14.
The trees will be placed at two parks to create fish habitats in local lakes.