Milton residents looking to start the new year with an environmentally conscious choice can participate in the annual "Bring One for the Chipper" Christmas tree recycling event. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this long-standing community initiative encourages locals to turn their holiday trees into mulch for park trails, rather than leaving them to languish in landfills. The event will take place at Milton High School's back baseball parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thanks to the collaboration between the City and Casey Tree Experts, residents can dispose of their Christmas trees for free. The collected trees will meet with their recycled fate courtesy of "the chipper," an operation that will transform the discarded greenery into wood chips. These chips are then to be applied to the pathways of Mayfield Park and Birmingham Park, enhancing the locale's aesthetic and ecological health, according to an official announcement from the city's official website.
Moreover, for those unable to transport their trees to the site, Cub Scout Troop 841 extends an alternative option. The scouts offer a pickup service, taking the trees right from the end of your driveway on the same day. Interested parties are encouraged to reserve a pickup slot by visiting the troop's website listed in the city's announcement.
While releasing the cherished Christmas trees might come with a pang of post-festivity melancholy, the City is cushioning the farewell by giving back. Citizens participating in "Bring One for the Chipper" will receive a keepsake for their eco-friendly deed—a seedling to plant and nurture. Details on the variety of seedlings will be disclosed soon on the City's Facebook page and the News section of the City website, providing anticipation for another cycle of growth.
