As the holiday season winds down, St. John the Baptist Parish residents are being given an environmentally friendly option for disposing of their non-artificial Christmas trees. According to a social media post from the parish, locals can take their trees to the Parish Recycle Yard, located behind the Percy Hebert Building at 1801 W. Airline Hwy., during regular business hours. This opportunity is not only a chance to declutter their living spaces but also supports recycling efforts within the community.
For those who can't make it to the recycling yard, curbside collection is a convenient alternative. However, curbside collection services will only be available through Tuesday, February 20, 2026, ensuring that trees are disposed of in a timely fashion and keeping in step with the parish's waste management schedule. To schedule a curbside pickup, residents must either call Public Works at 985-652-4815 or submit a work order at the provided online platform, and prior to placing their tree curbside or dropping it off, all hooks, ornaments, lights, tinsel, and stands must be removed to facilitate the recycling process.
St. John the Baptist Parish officials have made it clear that this initiative is aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing waste. Trees collected during this time will be repurposed in ways that benefit the environment. By choosing to recycle their Christmas trees, residents are contributing to a larger movement of responsible waste management and ecological awareness. This simple act of recycling can have a meaningful impact on the community's carbon footprint and its efforts to tackle the pressing issue of environmental conservation.
Public Works can be reached for more information on the specifics of the program and to answer any questions regarding the recycling process. The offering of this service underscores the commitment of the parish to environmental stewardship and community participation in sustainability practices; by working together, St. John the Baptist Parish demonstrates how collective action can lead to positive environmental outcomes. It's an easy way for the community to say farewell to the festive season with a nod towards the future health of our planet. #StJohnParish #ChristmasTreePickup is the dedicated hashtag to follow for updates and to engage with the parish's initiative on social media.
