Well, the holiday high is officially over and all the holiday decorations in my house are already packed up in storage, but that’s not the case for everyone.

Whether you’re a “Day After Christmas” packer or a “Maybe by Easter” slacker,  eventually, that live tree has to go and the city of El Paso is letting you get rid of it for free, but the final day to do that is Saturday, January 31st.

Locals are encouraged to drop off their live Christmas tree for FREE at any Citizen Collection Station across El Paso.

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The Rules of the Recycle:

If you plan on taking your live tree to recycle it make sure to follow these few simple rules to make sure your tree doesn’t get rejected.

Strip it down: Remove all decorations including string lights, ornaments, and garland.Keep it natural: Trees must be free of frost (flocking).No docs needed: You don’t need a water bill to drop off recyclables or trees! (Note: If you’re bringing other waste, bring a water bill and matching ID).

Where to go (Tues–Sat, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.):

Central: 2429 HarrisonWest: 121 AtlanticMission Valley: 1034 PendaleNortheast: 4501 Hondo PassEast: 3510 Confederate

Courtesy: Sunset Gardens

Courtesy: Sunset Gardens

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