City Reinstates Christmas Tree Recycling Program

The City of Indianapolis has reinstated its Christmas tree recycling program after advocates and residents criticized a plan that left curbside disposal as the only option.

Residents may now drop off their natural trees at eight IndyParks locations, including:

• Broad Ripple Park, 1610 Broad Ripple Ave., South lot
• Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair Street, Main parking lot
• Garfield Park, 2432 Conservatory Drive, MacAllister Center
• Krannert Park, 605 S. High School Road, North parking lot
• Perry Park, 451 Stop 11 Road, Southwest side of parking lot near pool
• Riverside Park, 2420 N. Riverside Drive, Tennis court parking lot
• Sahm Park, 6801 E. 91st Street, Soccer field parking lot
• Northwestway Park, 5253 W. 62nd Street, Near the recycling bins

The City is still offering free curbside disposal as part its regular trash pick up through Jan. 31. To be collected, residents must follow the following guidelines:

• Remove all lights and ornaments from trees.
• Cut and bundle trees in 3-foot to 4-foot sections.
• Place the tree at the curb on your regular trash collection day in January.