Recycle Your Christmas Tree On Jan. 5 In Johns Creek

JOHNS CREEK, GA — Johns Creek residents will be able to finally get rid of that Christmas tree on Saturday, Jan. 5. Residents can recycle the trees from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Home Depot/Target parking lot at 5950 State Bridge Road.

If you're going to take advantage of this initiative offered by Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, 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. As part of the statewide Bring One for the Chipper program, the recycling effort helps keep trees out of landfills and the mulch can be used for playgrounds, public beautification projects, wildlife habitat and homeowner landscaping projects.

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 here.

The local event, sponsored by the city 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 Johns Creek Beautiful's website or call 770-551-7766.

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