When can you put your live Christmas tree curbside in Lexington for pickup?
Christmas is over, which means it’s time to take down your annual holiday decorations.
If one of those decorations is a live Christmas tree, here’s what you need to know about disposing of it in Fayette County this year, plus rules for putting it out for curbside pickup.
No matter how you dispose of or recycle your natural tree, remember to take off all ornaments and tinsel.
Where can I dispose of my live Christmas tree in Lexington?
The city of Lexington’s website says residents can leave their tree on their curb to be picked up on any normal collection day from now through Friday, Jan. 30.
If you don’t have city waste service, you can take your natural tree to Haley Pike Waste Management Facility on Hedger Lane.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has also released a list of drop-off locations around Kentucky as part of its Christmas for the Fishes recycling program through Thursday, Jan. 15.
Trees given to this program will be submerged in different lakes around the state to help replenish habitats and create new ones.
The trees “provide excellent refuge and feeding habitat for game fish, as well as for small fish and invertebrates that are crucial to a thriving ecosystem,” the department of fish and wildlife’s website reads.
Fayette County residents can take their trees to Jacobson Park, off Athens Boonesboro Road, to participate in Christmas for the Fishes.
How can I dispose of my artificial tree in Lexington?
If you’re wanting to dispose of your artificial Christmas tree, Lexington says residents with city waste removal can break it down and leave in on the curb next to the green trash bin.
If your tree is in good condition, it can be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, according to Lexington’s website. Donation drop-off hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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