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RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE THIS HOLIDAY
Recycled trees can become mulch, compost or wildlife habitat
Hear more about how to recycle your tree
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CONTACT |
PHONE |
| Butler |
Sue Stephenson |
(513) 887-3972 |
| Clark |
Megan DeWine |
(937) 328-4590 |
| Clinton |
Jeff Walls |
(937) 382-6177 |
Cuyahoga
(City of Lakewood) |
Barbara McGinty |
(216) 664-2110 |
Cuyahoga
(City of Cleveland) |
Cassandra Moore |
(216) 644-2156 |
| Defiance |
June Crosser |
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| Delaware |
Jennifer Way-Young |
(740) 368-1700 |
| Erie |
Tina Sevenbergen |
(419) 433-7303 |
| Fairfield |
Chad Reed |
(740) 681-4423 |
| Franklin |
Mike Mentel |
(614) 871-5100 |
| Geauga |
Lisa Smith |
(330) 675-2673 |
| Hamilton |
Holly Christmann |
(513) 946-7705 |
Hamilton
(City of Cincinnati) |
Shirley Phillips |
(513) 352-4385 |
| Hancock |
Courtney Comstock |
(419) 424-7210 |
| Hardin |
Linda Wuethrich |
(419) 674-2216 |
| Highland |
Dori Bishop |
(937) 393-4080 |
| Knox |
Phil Samuel |
(740) 397-0311 |
| Lake |
Chris Hodges |
(440) 350-2750 |
| Licking |
Luellen Felumlee |
(740) 349-6553 |
| Mahoning |
Harold Moore |
(330) 740-2060 |
| Marion |
Don Zeisler |
(740) 223-4121 |
| Miami |
Scott Pence |
(937) 440-3488 |
| Montgomery |
Jack Gearing |
(937) 225-4999 |
| Richland |
Ed Volz |
(419) 755-9803 |
| Summit |
Yolanda Walker |
(330) 374-0383 |
Summit
(City of Akron) |
Paula Davis |
(330) 375-2116 |
| Trumbull |
Lisa Smith |
(330) 675-2673 |
| Tuscarawas |
Jill Meyers |
(330) 365-3233 |
| Wood |
Paulie Schaffer |
(419) 354-9297 |
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COLUMBUS, OH - Before sending your live-cut Christmas tree to the trash, remember that it can find new life after the holidays. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds Ohioans that their trees can be recycled into a variety of uses, including mulch, compost and wildlife habitat.
“Recycling a live-cut tree gives it a second life that can benefit Ohio’s environment and increase wildlife habitat,” said Ron Kolbash, chief of the ODNR Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention. “I am pleased to see that more and more communities are offering wise alternatives for these trees other than discarding them in our landfills.”
Many local park districts and communities shred Christmas trees for mulch and compost. Trees can even be transformed into wildlife habitat, providing shelter for some creatures during the winter months.
Individuals living in communities without recycling programs might consider chipping and composting their holiday trees. Adding compost to home gardens improves soil quality, stores moisture and reduces weeds. Using Christmas trees to create outdoor brush piles makes ideal homes for wildlife. Trees can also be weighted down and sunk in farm ponds to attract fish and increase habitat.
Before disposing of a live-cut Christmas tree, remember to remove all trimmings including tinsel, garland, lights and ornaments. Be sure you have proper permission before discarding your tree on public land, private land or in ponds. Discarding trees without permission could result in a litter violation.
A complete list of local Christmas tree recycling programs can be found above or by calling the local recycling and litter prevention office or solid waste district.
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