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Your Christmas tree has fulfilled its Christmas destiny… and now it’s time to say goodbye.

If you’re wondering what to do with this dried up evergreen now that Santa has already been to town, we can help get rid of Christmas trees the right way.

Collin County offers a number of ways to recycle your tree so it can be repurposed into compost and mulch.

Most cities in the area offer curbside pick up on your regular trash day for a designated window of time following the holidays. Some also offer do-it-yourself drop off options, which is great if you’re eager to get rid of it or you missed trash day. (To take advantage, you’ll need to bring your driver’s license and a matching, current copy of your water bill.)

Each city has its own guidelines to get rid of Christmas trees, so be sure to read the fine print on their respective websites where they address bulk trash.

Some cities have specifically outlined what to do with and how to get rid of Christmas trees; for those, you can follow these shortcuts: Plano | McKinney | Allen | Frisco 

Nicole Barron is a proud native of North Texas. An extroverted-introvert, about ten years ago she traded her heels for flip-flops to raise three children who have fully convinced her that ketchup is a... More by Nicole Barron

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