Christmas Tree Recycling

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has ceased Christmas Tree collections as of the 2016-2017 season.

Please know that real trees used for Christmas celebrations remain a resource when the holiday ends. To be certain that a tree is not sent to a landfill, check with your municipality to see if trees are collected separately for recycling and composting. Some communities offer this service at your curb, others offer drop-off sites for community residents.

If none of these services is available, please consider holding on to your tree until March when it could be cut up and placed in the yardwaste collection bags. During the cold winter, birds may use the tree as shelter. You may wish to place pine cones with suet or peanut butter inside the shelter. This allows small birds to find shelter and food in the winter months and gives the tree more use.

Upcoming Green Events

America Recycles Day 2025

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November 15, 2025

All Day Event

Celebrate America Recycles Day by improving recycling! Over the last few decades more items have become recyclable but many of them can't be placed in the curbside collection. The carts are emptied without a driver removing these items and people believe they are acceptable. We are asking you to talk with friends and neighbors about what actually is accepted with a flyer for reference!

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Compost Tour: See Pumpkins at Christiansen Farms in Peotone

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November 17, 2025-November 17, 2025

Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Take a fun tour of our local farm where Will County's pumpkins are composted. The Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Council worked with Christiansen Farms to offer this seasonal and timely event. The tour is FREE. Please sign up and dress appropriately.

(November 17, 2025 10:00 AM - November 17, 2025 11:30 AM)

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