The McHenry County Department of Health is encouraging residents to recycle theirr natural Christmas tree after the holiday season.
Many solid waste haulers provide curbside collection of Christmas trees. However, if your licensed solid waste hauler does not offer curbside collection of Christmas trees, then there are several area locations that will recycle your tree into mulch at no cost to you.
Mulch used in landscaping provides multiple environmental benefits such as conserving moisture, improving soil structure, reducing weeds and soil erosion, and provides a source of plant nutrients all while reducing the amount of waste discarded at a landfill. Christmas trees dropped off for recycling must have all decorations removed.
Artificial trees will not be accepted.
McHenry County Conservation District will offer recycling for all McHenry County residents: From Dec. 26 through Jan. 15 the conservation district will offer drop-off sites at
- Glacial Park, Ringwood, IL (off Harts Rd.)
- Rush Creek, Harvard (at Twin Oaks Parking Area, west of pond) ·
- Algonquin Township Headquarters For details, call 815-338-6223 OPEN TO
Tree recycling for all Algonquin Township residents is available through the Algonquin Township Road District, 3702 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake, and will be open 24/7, Dec. 26 through Jan. 31. For details, call 847-639-2700,ext. 6
Tree Recycling for Dorr Township Residents
Tree recycling will be available at Dorr Township Road District, 12322 Davis Road, Woodstock, from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31, Monday through Friday during business hours. For details, call 815-338-1060.
Tree Recycling for Nunda Township Residents
Nunda Township Road District, 3518 Bay Road, Crystal Lake, will offer tree recycling from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For details, call 815-459-4410.
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