Here's Where To Recycle Your Christmas Tree Around Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA — It's a sad thought, but you can't keep your Christmas tree standing forever. Eventually you will have to get rid of it.

If you're looking for a constructive way to do so, you might want to consider the Allegheny County Parks Department's annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program. During the 2024-2025 program, over 4,000 trees were received and recycled,with the resulting mulch used for various purposes throughout the park system’s 12,000+ acres.

This year's program runs from Dec. 26 through Jan 18 at all nine county parks. The drop-off hours are from 8 a.m. until dusk daily.

All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees prior to dropping them off.

Drop-off locations are:

• Boyce Park

Soccer Fields Parking Lot

• Deer Lakes Park

Veterans Shelter Parking Lot

• Harrison Hills Park

Parking Lot at Chipmunk Drive & Cottontail Drive

• Hartwood Acres Park

Middle Road Parking Lot

• North Park

Swimming Pool Parking Lot

• Round Hill Park

Alfalfa Shelter Parking Lot

• Settlers Cabin Park

Park Administration Office

• South Park

Brightstar Parking Lot at the Corner of McConkey and Corrigan Drive

• White Oak Park

Chestnut Shelter Parking Lot