Here’s how to recycle live Christmas trees, other items in Madison County

OREGON CITY , ORE – NOVEMBER 20 : Small Christmas trees are seen ready for shipment to Costco’s at McKenzie Farms on Saturday, November 20, 2020 in Oregon City, Ore.”The season is running approximately six to seven days ahead of what we’ve seen in the past. We’ve never seen the demand like we’ve had this year,” said McKenzie Cook, who ships between 1.8 million and 2 million trees a year combined from McKenzie Farms in Oregon and Happy Holiday Christmas Trees in North Carolina. (AP Photo/Paula Bronstein)

by: Zach Hester

Posted: Dec 27, 2022 / 04:08 PM CST

Updated: Dec 27, 2022 / 04:08 PM CST

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — You don’t have to trash that live Christmas tree! Now that the holidays are over, Madison County is offering an event to recycle the trees along with other items.

“Operation Christmas Cleanup” allows residents to “undress” their live Christmas trees and recycle them at no cost! The event also allows for plain cardboard boxes, batteries, and old electronics to be recycled.

To recycle a tree, donations must have all ornaments and lights removed.

The event will not allow artificial trees, wrapping paper, Styrofoam, or plastic to be recycled.

The collection event will be held on Saturday, January 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at two locations — John Hunt Park in Huntsville and the Madison City Schools Stadium. If it rains that day, the event will be pushed to Saturday, January 14.