The City of Carmel invites you to responsibly recycle your tree with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation. From noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, visit the Westermeier Commons in Central Park, 920 Central Park Drive West, to drop off your decoration-free holiday tree to be mulched and receive some treats as a thank you.
Alternatively, the city’s Republic Services trash program includes pick up of one Christmas tree per home. The tree will be collected on the customer’s regular service day during the first two weeks of January. Please remember:
- Trees must be cut in sections four feet long or less. If the tree section is longer than four feet, it will not fit into the cage at the top of the truck.
- Cut all trees that are taller than four feet, in half.
- Remove all tree bags, ornaments, tinsel, stands and lights.
Recycling lights
Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams, City of Carmel Utilities, Tech Recyclers and White’s Ace Hardware are working together to make it a green holiday season by offering a Holiday Light Recycling Drive.
Now through Jan. 20, residents can recycle used and unwanted holiday lights at White’s Ace Hardware at 731 S. Range Line Road. The Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams will offer recycling at the individual schools now through Jan. 6.
For more information about the Holiday Lights Recycling Drive, please contact Kelli Prader at the City of Carmel Utilities department by calling (317) 571-2673.