Columbus to begin Christmas tree recycling Dec. 26th

The city of Columbus will be starting its collection of live Christmas trees the day after the holiday.

According to the city’s Department of Public Works, you can put your live residential Christmas trees curbside on your regular trash day starting on or after December 26th. Call-ins will not be accepted for Christmas trees and collections will not be made on private streets or in alleys.

Trees must be free of:

• Ornaments
• Hooks
• Lights
• Nails
• Stands

The city says any items left on trees could damage the mulching equipment.

If you need to dispose of an artificial tree, you should call the Department of Public Works to schedule a bulky item pick up

Christmas Tree collections will run through January 26th.

You can get more information on the city website at https://www.columbus.in.gov/public-works/ or through the Curbcycle and Columbus Collects apps for your phone or tablet. .