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How do I prepare my tree?
The tree must be a cut tree. No artificial trees. Remove lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails, metal rods, tree stands and any other materials that are not part of the original tree. Most of the trees are ground up as part of the recycling process: foreign materials can ruin the chipping machine. Also, non-organic materials are not good for a compost mixture. Flocked trees cannot be recycled. Trees over 5 feet tall should be cut in half.

What happens to the trees after they’ve been dropped off at a drop site?
After live trees have been dropped off they are chipped and become mulch, a valuable organic material. Instead of wasting away in a landfill, this mulch from holiday trees is used in local landscaping projects to help conserve soil moisture and keep plants healthy.

Who is involved in the Tree Recycling Committee?
The Tree Recycling Committee consists of local government agencies, non-profits and businesses.

When can I recycle my tree?
Christmas trees can be dropped off for recycling from Dec. 26 to Jan. 15 at any of the drop sites located conveniently around the valley.

Where can I recycle my tree?
View the locations for one close to you. We have drop sites located around the valley.

What hours can I drop of my tree?
Many drop sites are open 24 hours for drop off but be sure to check with your nearest drop site to confirm the hours.

What does it cost me?
There is no cost to you to recycle your tree.

Will you pay me for my tree?
No. There are no monetary rewards. Just the warm fuzzy feeling you get after doing something good for the community.

What's the difference between a cut and artifical tree?
Cut trees are a renewable, recyclable natural product grown on farms throughout North America. Cut trees create environmental benefits while they are growing, adding the daily oxygen requirements of 18 people fpr every acre and providing mulch after the holidays when trees are chipped through the Las Vegas Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Fake trees are non-renewable, non-bioldgradable, plastic and metal product. Most artificial trees are manufactured in China and contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The manufacture of PVC creates and disperses dioxins. When released in the air or water, dioxins enter the food chain, where they accumulate in fatty tissues of animals and humans, a potential risk for causing cancer, damaging immune functions and impairing children's development. The environmentally-friendly choice is to use a natural and recyclable cut tree for the holidays.