Christmas Tree Recycling

Posted by Rob Newkirk on Dec 27, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to simply tossing your tree out with the fruit cake you got from Aunt Edna, you’re in luck!

The Office of Sustainability has announced that they will offer seven recycling locations for trees around Indianapolis.  The partnership with Indy Parks, will help to divert waste from the landfill and the trees will be used to add mulch to our parks and street trees.

Christmas Tree Recycling

December 26 – January 31, 2012

Residents are asked to remove all ornaments, lights, tree stands, plastic bags, nails and other decorations before drop-off. No artificial trees will be accepted.

Drop-off Locations:

Broad Ripple Park – South lot

Ellenberger Park – West of pool in main parking lot

Garfield Park – MacAllister Center

Krannert Park – North parking lot

Northwestway Park

Riverside Park – Soccer field parking lot

Sahm Park – Soccer field parking lot

Post-Holiday Recycling Event

Saturday, January 14, 2012 – 10am – 2pm

In addition to the ongoing Christmas Tree recycling this month, on January 14th, 2012 the Office of Sustainability will host the 6th Annual Post-Holiday Recycling Event.

The following materials are accepted for recycling:

Live holiday trees (all lights and decorations removed)

Electronics (anything with a cord)

Cardboard

Styrofoam packaging

Drop off locations:
Broad Ripple Park – Main entrance
Ellenberger Park – Irvington, pool parking lot
Krannert Park – 605 S. High School Road
Garfield Park – Family Center parking lot

 

Last year, the Post-Holiday Recycling Event collected over 97 tons of electronics, seven tons of cardboard and over 500 pounds of Styrofoam!