MONTICELLO, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is accepting retired Christmas trees at no charge from county residents, businesses and visitors at the end of this holiday season.

“For individuals with access to backyards and open spaces, strategically placed, spent Christmas trees offer welcome cover during the winter months for birds and wildlife,” said recycling coordinator Kassie Thelman. “Residents, businesses and visitors with limited access to open space, however, are encouraged to take their trees to any Sullivan County Recycling & Transfer Station for free disposal.”

County employees will chip the trees for use as mulch in county parks, landscaping and beautification projects.

For additional information about waste reduction strategies, reuse and recycling, call 845/807-0290 or visit sullivanny.us/Departments/SolidWasteRecycling.