SAN ANTONIO — Christmas has passed and your tree is probably still up because you're not sure how to get rid of it.
The City of San Antonio has opened five locations across town where you can drop off your Christmas tree for free.
These locations will be open through January 13.
The city said they will be turning the trees into mulch.
According to the city only real trees will be taken and they ask that trees more than six feet tall be cut in half. All decorations and ornaments must be removed prior to drop of.
The city also has a tarp law so people who take uncovered loads will be charged a $5 fine.
City Drop of Locations:
- Bitters Brush Recycling Center
1800 Wurzbach Parkway
Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Atlas Organics
8963 Nelson Road, 78252
Monday-Saturday. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Culebra Road Drop-Off Center
7030 Culebra Road, 78238
- Frio City Road Drop-Off Center
1531 Frio City Road, 78226
- Rigsby Road Drop-Off Center
2755 Rigsby Road, 78222
This year the Texas Disposal Systems is also offering free Christmas tree recycling through January 31.
TDS is accepting real unflocked Christmas trees, holly, pumpkins and other living decorations and organic materials for recycling.
Trees and decorations must be free of flocking, lights, ornaments, metals and other non-living contaminants. You will be charged a $55 contamination fee if trees and decorations have not been cleaned. Artificial trees cannot be recycled.
When you bring your tree and living decorations to the drop off locations TDS asks that you ensure materials are tied and secured.
TDS Drop Off Locations:
Garden-Ville Evans Rd. San Antonio
Mon-Fri 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sat 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Sun Closed
7561 E. Evans Rd. San Antonio, TX 78266
(210) 651-6115
Garden-Ville SARA San Antonio
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sat 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Sun Closed
1280 FM 1516 #2, Converse, TX 78109
(210) 483-1951
All collection sites will be open Dec. 26 through Jan. 31, with the exception of Jan. 1 when they will be closed for New Years.
TDS also offers curbside pick-up for recycling from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31. Call 1-800-375-8375. for specific questions on your area's service or to schedule a bulky pick-up to dispose of you artificial tree.
The living decorations will be repurposed and transformed into nutrient-rich mulch and compost. The finished compost and mulches will be available for purchase at Garden-Ville Stores throughout Central Texas.
TDS is a resource management company whose facility incorporates solid waste disposal, compost production and recycling operations. TDS has helped San Antonio and Austin communities recycle Christmas trees and other organic holiday décor for more than a decade.
For a list of all of the collection sites, click here.
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