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Chicago Holiday Tree Recycling Program 2025: Drop-Off Locations and Details
January 11, 2025
Chicago’s annual Holiday Tree Recycling Program is back from January 11–25, 2025. Hosted by the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) and the Chicago Park District, this eco-friendly initiative invites residents to drop off their live, natural holiday trees at 27 locations across the city, where they will be recycled into mulch for public green spaces.
To view the full list of drop-off sites, including parks like Lincoln Park, Gompers Park, and Ridge Park, visit the official page.
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