You can recycle your real Christmas tree at many locations around the state or in your own backyard. For example, on January 13 you can take your tree to Construction Junction in Pittsburgh and have it turned into mulch!

You can also use your tree as protective shelter for wildlife or use it as a feeding station for birds and hang fruit slices, seed cakes or suet bags. You can also use the branches as cover to protect more sensitive plants or shrubs in your flower bed.

At the Construction Junction event, individuals are welcome to drop off their real Christmas trees for a $1 fee per tree from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to be recycled. Christmas trees must be free of ornaments and loose or tied with a string when dropped off. Absolutely no trees in plastic bags will be accepted.

Construction Junction is partnering with Emery Tree Service to provide this service.

Construction Junction does need volunteers to help unloading trees from vehicles and directing traffic in our parking lot. Volunteers will be able to stay warm with cups of hot cocoa and other refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market. Additionally, all volunteers will receive a gift certificate from the East End Food Coop.

For more information or to volunteer, call Mindy at Construction Junction at 412-243-5025 and visit the Construction Junction website for directions.

Link: Find Tree Recycling Events Near You on Earth911 Website

Contact Your County Recycling Coordinator for Tree Recycling Events

12/22/2006