That once-thriving tree in your living room that is turning brown? It needs to hold on for just another week to fulfill its “Christmas destiny.” The day after, though? Get rid of it in as an enviromentally-friendly way possible.

Cue the Indianapolis Department of Public Works and Indy Parks, which are once again teaming up to help you recycle the remains of your live tree for the public good. Rather than take up space in a landfill or be left on the side of the road like the “Scorpions Greatest Hits” tape your car stereo once ate, the trees will get a second life as landscaping resources such as mulch.

After removing all the tinsel, lights and other decorations from the tree, drop it off at one of nine locations from dawn until dusk starting the day after Christmas and running through New Year’s Eve.

The locations:

• Broad Ripple Park (1610 Broad Ripple Ave.)
• Ellenberger Park (5301 E. St. Clair St.)
• Garfield Park MacAllister Center (2432 Conservatory Drive)
• Gustafson Park (3110 Moller Road)
• Krannert Park north parking lot (605 S. High School Road)
• Northwestway Park (5253 W. 62nd St.)
• Perry Park soccer field parking lot (451 E. Stop 11 Road)
• Riverside Park tennis court parking lot (2420 E. Riverside Drive)
• Sahm Park soccer field parking lot (6801 E. 91st St.)

This free service is meant for just Marion County residents, and if you’re a business looking for a cheap way to get rid of unwanted trees, look elsewhere.

https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2017/12/19/christmas-tree-recycling-returns/962926001/