GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Residents in Hall County looking to dispose of live Christmas trees after the holidays can do so free of charge through Monday, Jan. 5, as part of the annual “Bring One for the Chipper” recycling program.
Hall County’s Solid Waste Division is accepting undecorated, live Christmas trees at its 12 compactor sites and recycling center. Artificial trees are not accepted. The recycled trees will be turned into mulch, which is available free to Hall County residents at the county landfill.
“This initiative serves as a way to turn discarded Christmas trees into a great resource for county residents,” Bobby Purdum, Hall County assistant solid waste superintendent, said in a statement.
Free mulch can be picked up at the Hall County Landfill, 1700 Oakbrook Drive in Gainesville, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can find their nearest compactor site at hallcounty.org or contact Resource Recovery at 770-535-8284 for more information.
The tree recycling effort is part of Bring One for the Chipper, a statewide program coordinated through Keep Georgia Beautiful, which partners with local governments each year to recycle live Christmas trees into mulch and other usable materials.
While Hall County has announced specific drop-off locations and dates, residents in surrounding counties are also encouraged to check with their local governments, as many participate in the program or accept live trees through their solid waste or recycling facilities in early January.
Counties where Christmas tree recycling is typically offered include Lumpkin County, Banks County, Habersham County, White County, Rabun County, Stephens County, Franklin County and Hart County. Residents should contact their county solid waste or public works departments directly to confirm locations, dates and requirements.
In addition to Christmas trees, Hall County officials are also reminding residents to recycle cardboard boxes and other holiday packaging materials at compactor sites and the recycling center.
“There’s no better way to end the holiday season than by doing your part to recycle,” Purdum said.
