With the holiday season nearing its end, many are thinking about what to do with their dried-out Christmas trees.

City officials said residents should recycle their trees rather than tossing them in the trash.

Residents may drop off their trees at any of the city's Citizen Collection Stations starting Wednesday.

The trees will be chipped into mulch and given away to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, officials said.

Officials asked that the trees be free of all decorations including ornaments, tinsel and lights.

The free service is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at any of the following locations:
4200 Delta Dr.

• 121 Atlantic Rd.
• 1034 Pendale Rd.
• 2492 Harrison Ave.
• 4501 Hondo Pass Ave. (entrance off of Stahala Drive)

For more information call the Environmental Services Department at 915-621-6700.