What keeps parks looking beautiful, can help with landscaping projects, and lessen landfill waste? Christmas tree recycling.
From Dec. 26 to Jan. 15, Southern Nevada residents can drop of their Christmas trees at more than 30 valley locations. Most of the locations are open 24 hours a day.
Nearly 16,000 trees were recycled last year locally, creating more than 137 tons of mulch used for dust control and landscaping projects. More than 175,000 trees have been recycled since the inception of the recycling program in 2001. This has generated more than 1,500 tons of mulch and lessened landfill waste that increases with the holiday season.
Each year the number increases due to partnership efforts between local agencies and community agencies, including UNLV’s Rebel Recycling program.
Drop-off Locations
Cut Christmas trees may be dropped off at more than 30 Clark County locations. Visit the Springs Preserve website to find the closest drop-off location. This year, mulch from cut trees will also be available for free to community members at Pecos Legacy Park and Acacia Demonstration Garden from Dec. 28 to Jan. 14.
For more information, contact Tara Pike-Nordstom at UNLV Rebel Recycling at (702) 895-3760 or tara.pike@unlv.edu.
How to prepare your tree for recycling
- Remove all non-organic materials such as lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails, tree stands and any other material that are not part of the tree.
- Flocked (sprayed with artificial snow) trees cannot be recycled.
- Trees more than 5 feet tall should be cut in half.
