HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING AT 27 CITYWIDE LOCATIONS, JANUARY 6-20, 2024 

The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), in partnership with the Chicago Park District, is hosting their annual Holiday Tree Recycling Program at 27 locations throughout the Chicago.

Each year, thousands of trees are mulched through the program, diverting trees from landfills and creating mulch for  city residents, local parks and forests. 

Live and natural holiday trees can be dropped off inside the tree recycling corrals at the designated locations. All ornaments, lights, tinsel, and tree stands must be removed before the tree is dropped off, and plastic bags used for transport should also be removed prior to placing the trees in the corrals.  

Below are the details for this year's event.