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How, When, Where To Recycle Christmas Trees In Dallas-Hiram
Christmas trees can be dropped off at participating locations in Paulding County as part of the Bring One for the Chipper program.

DALLAS-HIRAM, GA — As Christmas comes and goes, you may wonder when is the best time to put out your live Christmas tree on the curb. Depending on how early you got your tree, it may be starting to dry out.
Here are a few options for Dallas-Hiram residents to recycle their live Christmas trees:
Keep Paulding Beautiful, an affiliate of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, is once again participating in the annual "Bring One for the Chipper" tree recycling program.
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Dallas and Hiram residents can bring their live Christmas trees — stripped of all ornaments, tinsel, tree stands and other decorating items — to one of two locations through Jan. 8:
- Paulding County Airport, 730 Airport Parkway, Dallas
- The Home Depot, 145 Depot Drive, Hiram (in front of the garden center)
There will also be official recycling events at both locations on Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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The National Fire Protection Association recommends taking your Christmas tree outside after Christmas or when the tree is dried out, as dried-out trees can create a fire hazard. Dried-out trees should not be left inside a home or garage or leaning against a home.
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