Ohioans should check with their local communities to explore how they can responsibly dispose of their trees, such as potential tree recycling and pickup/drop-off programs. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources reminds Ohioans that real Christmas trees can be repurposed as a habitat for various wildlife.

Dismantling your Christmas tree may not be the cheeriest chore, but this tradition adds a bit of structure to the post-holiday cleanup

New Year's Day has come and gone so it's time to ditch your brittle Christmas tree. Why it matters: Put an end to the piles of pine needles collecting in your living room by recycling trees or setting them out curbside on your regular trash collection day.

Here’s a list of where Bay Area counties have identified drop-off sites to compost retired Christmas trees – some for free or for a nominal fee – and waste management companies have shared

Either way, with 2025 upon us, it’s time to start thinking about taking down the decorations and kicking your fir to the curb (or boxing it up). The American Christmas Tree Association considers dried-up trees fire hazards and recommends discarding them “the week after Christmas .