When you’re ready to say goodbye to your Christmas tree, recycle it through TreeCycle to reduce tree waste, create mulch and support youth development nonprofits in your community. Organized by El Paso County, and with the assistance of the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Utilities and Colorado Springs Youth Sports, TreeCycle will take place the first two weekends of January.
For a suggested minimum donation of only $5 per tree, area residents can drop off trees at six convenient locations throughout the county.
All decorations, stands, and spikes must be removed from trees before drop-off. Tree debris other than from Christmas trees cannot be accepted.
Trees and donations will be accepted 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Sunday, Jan. 1, Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8, at the following locations:
- Rock Ledge Ranch (Gateway Road and 30th Street — be mindful of area detours);
- Baptist Road Trailhead (Baptist Road and Old Denver Highway);
- Falcon Trailhead (south of Woodmen and McLaughlin roads);
- Cottonwood Creek Park (Dublin Boulevard and Montarbor Drive);
- UC Health Park (Barnes Road and Tutt Boulevard); or
- Memorial Park (Pikes Peak Avenue and Union Boulevard).
Additionally, tree drop-offs and donations can be made at Rocky Top Resources (1755 E. Las Vegas St.) 7:30 a.m.-
5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30.
Colorado Springs Youth Sports is a charitable nonprofit organization that operates the El Pomar Youth Sports Park. All donations benefit area youth programs; they’re also being accepted at www.GiveButter.com/tree.
Information: www.csyouthsports.net/treecycle, www.elpasoco.com or 719-323-8043.