MAP: Where to Recycle Christmas Trees on the North Side

The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, in partnership with the Chicago Park District, invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees to help keep alleys clear, and reduce the amount of materials deposited in landfills.

"Recycling Christmas trees is an easy way for residents to make a big impact on the environment," said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. "Each year, we are able to recycle thousands of Christmas trees to divert more waste away from landfills and reuse the materials in an environmentally-friendly way."

This interactive map only shows the seven parks in and around neighborhoods with a Patch website. It also includes the tree recycling site near Wrigley Field, which only runs until Jan. 13. To view the full list of parks, visit the city’s website.

Trees dropped off at any of the 23 locations around Chicago will be ground into fragrant mulch by DSS and Chicago Park District forestry crews.

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The resulting mulch will be made available to residents at no cost at the same Christmas tree drop-off locations beginning Friday, Jan. 11. Mulch from trees dropped off at Wrigley Field will be available at the Lincoln Park site.

Ornaments, lights, and garland should all be removed before placing the tree in the Christmas tree corral. The city is not able to accept decorations, tree lights, wreaths, garland, or household recyclable materials at these locations.

Since the program began 24 years ago, more than 157,700 trees have been kept out of landfills.  More than 14,300 trees were recycled last year alone.

Nearby Drop-off Locations:

• Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell St.
• Cubs Green Lot, 1126 W. Grace St.
• Kelvyn Park, 4438 W. Wrightwood Ave.
• Lincoln Park, Cannon Drive at Fullerton Ave.
• Margate Park, 4921 N. Marine Dr.
• North Park Village, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.
• Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave.
• Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1369 N. Sacramento Ave.