How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Johns Creek

JOHNS CREEK, GA — As we move away from the Christmas holiday, some residents may be looking to remove their Christmas trees. There are several ways to recycle your trees in Johns Creek.

Fire officials recommend removing your tree after Christmas or when it is dry. The National Fire Protection Association says dried-out trees present a fire hazard and should not be left in homes or garages or placed against a home.

When you should remove the tree depends on when you got it, what condition it was in, and whether it was properly watered, according to the fire department.

Recycle your Christmas tree on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Home Depot parking lot, 5950 State Bridge Road.

Residents are asked to remove electric lights, tinsel and ornaments from the tree, and make sure your tree has not been flocked, or sprayed with fake snow made from artificial materials. Some retailers use natural, corn-based flocking, which is acceptable at the event.

The trees will be recycled into mulch for playgrounds, city and county landscaping projects, and individual home use, and will also be used to provide habitats for fish and other animals. Mulch is available free to the public upon request by contacting Davey Tree Expert Co. at 770-451-7911, or by filling out the form online.

The local event, sponsored by the City of Johns Creek and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, is part of a statewide recycling effort by Keep Georgia Beautiful and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

For more information, visit Keep North Fulton Beautiful’s website or call 770-551-7766.