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Published on December 20, 2024
Henderson Invites Residents to Recycle Christmas Trees for Local Park EnrichmentSource: City of Henderson

The City of Henderson is extending an olive branch to environmentally conscious residents this holiday season, inviting them to recycle their Christmas trees in an effort to bolster sustainability and enhance local parks. In an announcement made yesterday, the city outlined that between December 26 and January 16, the Christmas tree recycling program will accept trees at 10 designated drop-off locations, as reported on the City of Henderson's official website.

With the Christmas festivities fading into memory, the trees, once bedecked with ornaments and lights, can now serve a new purpose. Turned into organic mulch, they will encircle the base of city park trees, both limiting the growth of weeds and enriching the trees with nutrients while simultaneously preventing mechanical damage to the trunks. In a reflection of the spirit of giving, residents' former symbols of Yuletide cheer will go on to nurture the urban greenery.

The locations accepting the trees span across Henderson, ensuring convenience for those looking to participate. Among the designated drop-off points are Acacia Park and Anthem Hills Park, as well as Arroyo Grande Sports Complex and several others. Full information on all the locations can be found on the city's news release.

Not merely content with asking residents to contribute their trees, the City of Henderson also presents an opportunity for the community to benefit from the recycling initiative. Free mulch, produced from the recycled Christmas trees, is available, ready to be taken to local yards to foster plant life. This offer stands at two locations: Pecos Legacy Park and the Acacia Demonstration Gardens. Providing the tools themselves, residents will need to come equipped with a shovel and container to transport the mulch.

This tree recycling program, an annual initiative by the City of Henderson, not only supports environmental preservation but also provides a meaningful avenue for citizens to take part in the city's sustainability efforts after the holiday season. For further details and guidelines on the tree recycling program, interested parties are advised to visit the City of Henderson's website.