Pittsburgh-Area 2024 Places To Dispose Of Christmas Trees

PITTSBURGH, PA — Once the presents under the Christmas tree all are unwrapped, it's time to begin thinking about how to dispose of it.

The Allegheny County Parks Department is offering its annual Christmas tree recycling program again this year. People can drop off their trees from Dec. 26 through Jan. 19 from dawn to dusk at any of the county's nine parks.

All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees before drop-off.

During the 2023-2024 program, over 3,000 trees were received and recycled, with the resulting mulch used for various purposes throughout the park system’s 12,000+ acres.

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

During the 2023-2024 program, over 3,000 trees were received and recycled, with the resulting mulch used for various purposes throughout the park system’s 12,000+ acres.