How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — As we move away from the Christmas holiday, some residents may be looking to remove their Christmas trees. There are several ways to recycle your trees in Sandy Springs.

Fire officials recommend removing your tree after Christmas or when it is dry. The National Fire Protection Association says dried-out trees present a fire hazard and should not be left in homes or garages or placed against a home.

When you should remove the tree depends on when you got it, what condition it was in, and whether it was properly watered, according to the fire department.

Recycle your Christmas tree on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at two locations in Sandy Springs, hosted by Keep North Fulton Beautiful.

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center, 470 Morgan Falls Road
  • Will accept trees at this location until Jan. 18
  • When you arrive to drop off your tree, drive to the back of the recycling center.
• The Home Depot, 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
  • Will accept trees at this location until Jan. 09

Residents are asked to remove electric lights, tinsel and ornaments from the tree, and make sure your tree has not been flocked, or sprayed with fake snow made from artificial materials. Some retailers use natural, corn-based flocking, which is acceptable at the event.

Keep North Fulton Beautiful will also have a limited supply of dogwood and Northern Red Oak seedlings at each location.