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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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December 21, 2005
ODNR ENCOURAGES OHIOANS TO RECYCLE THEIR CHRISTMAS TREES
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| County |
Contact |
Phone |
| Butler |
Jena Lintz |
(513) 887-3653 |
| Clinton |
Jeff Walls |
(937) 382-6177 |
Cuyahoga
City of Cleveland |
Cassandra Moore |
(216) 664-2156 |
| Defiance |
June Crosser |
(419) 782-5442 |
| Delaware |
Jennifer Way-Young |
(740) 368-1700 |
| Erie |
Tina Sevenbergen |
(419) 433-7303 |
| Fairfield |
Chad Reed |
(740) 681-4423 |
| Franklin |
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio |
(614) 871-5100 |
| Geauga |
Lisa Smith |
(330) 675-2673 |
| Hamilton |
Yard Waste & Recycling Hotline |
(513) 946-7755 |
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 |
| Lake |
Chris Hodges |
(440) 350-2750 |
| Lawrence/Scioto |
Chuck Yaniko |
(740) 532-1231 |
| Mahoning |
Kim Lewis |
(330) 740-2060 |
| Marion |
Angela Carbetta |
(740) 223-4120 |
| Miami |
Scott Pence |
(937) 440-3488 |
| Richland |
City of Mansfield |
(419) 755-9803 |
| Richland |
Richland County
Solid Waste |
(419) 774-5861 |
| Summit |
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County |
(330) 867-5511 |
| Trumbull |
Lisa Smith |
(330) 675-2673 |
| Tuscarawas |
Jill Meyers |
(330) 365-3233 |
| Wood |
Wood County
Solid Waste District |
(419) 354-9297 |
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COLUMBUS, OH - Live-cut Christmas trees don’t have to go out with the trash, instead they can take on a second life after the holidays when used as habitat for wildlife, or recycled as mulch and compost, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Recycling a live-cut tree is a wise alternative to having them thrown into landfills, and benefits Ohio’s environment. 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.
“Landowners can use their Christmas trees to build brush piles for wildlife habitat, providing cover for Ohio's native mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles,” said Dave Swanson, forest wildlife biologist with the ODNR Division of Wildlife. “Brush piles are very effective near field borders, as well as undeveloped areas in suburban yards. Trees can also be weighted down and sunk in farm ponds to attract fish and increase habitat.”
Good sense should be used when transforming a Christmas tree into a wildlife habitat. Trees should not simply be tossed outdoors or into a public area. Receive permission from property owners before discarding the tree on private or public land or in ponds.
Individuals living in communities without recycling programs also might consider chipping and composting their holiday trees. Adding compost to home gardens improves soil quality, stores moisture and reduces weeds.
Before disposing of a live-cut Christmas tree, remember to remove all trimmings including tinsel, garland, lights and ornaments. For more information about Christmas tree recycling visit ohiodnr.com or call your local recycling and litter prevention office or solid waste district.
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For additional news online, check out the ODNR Press Room at Ohiodnr.com
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For Further Information Contact:
Andrea M. Strle, ODNR Media Relations
(614) 265-6882
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