2025 Chicago Holiday Tree Recycling

The City of Chicago’s Holiday Tree Recycling program starts Saturday, January 11th through Saturday, January 25th at 27 parks across the city! Each year, thousands of trees are mulched through the program, diverting trees from landfills and creating mulch for city residents, local parks, and forests. Free mulch will be available to residents for pick up at six designated locations beginning Monday, January 13th.

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 before placing the trees in the corrals.  

19th Ward residents can drop off their Christmas Tree to be recycled at either Kennedy Park (2427 W. 113th St) or Mount Greenwood Park (3721 W. 111th St). Click here for more information. Please see the below flyer.