FORT WAYNE, Ind: (WOWO): The Allen County Solid Waste Management District is accepting Christmas trees at several locations around the area beginning December 26 through January 16.
Christmas trees CANNOT be placed in the trash.
Before recycling, ornaments, lights, tinsel and plastic bags MUST be removed from the trees. Wreaths are NOT accepted in the program. They'll recycle the trees into mulch and use them for trails at parks.
Some of the mulch be made available to the public. If you'd like some, call Solid Waste Management at 449-7878.
Visit www.acwastewatcher.org for more information about how to reduce waste over the holidays.
Tree-Drop Off Locations
Fort Wayne
Allen County Highway Garage
2234 Carroll Road
Foster Park – West Side
Soccer Field Parking Lot
Foellinger Theatre – Southwest Corner
Back Parking Lot
McMillen Park – Pool Parking Lot
Republic Services – Compost Site
6231 MacBeth Rd
M-F: 8a – 5p, Sa: 8a – 12 Noon
(closed New Year’s Day)
Bio-Solids, Lime & Yard Waste Recycling
6202 Lake Avenue, M-F: 8a – 3p
(closed New Year’s Day)
Grabill/Leo-Cedarville Area
Metea County Park
8401 Union Chapel Road
Monroeville Area
Monroeville Compost Site
200 Utility Drive
New Haven Area
Jury Park
Meadowbrook School – Parking Lot
City Hall – North Side
815 Lincoln Highway East
Woodburn Area
Front Street under the Water Tower
Soccer Field Parking Lot
Foellinger Theatre – Southwest Corner
Back Parking Lot
McMillen Park – Pool Parking Lot
Republic Services – Compost Site
6231 MacBeth Rd
M-F: 8a – 5p, Sa: 8a – 12 Noon
(closed New Year’s Day)