Shelby County government will again operate a recycling center at the Agricenter for discarded holiday decorations. Christmas trees and other greenery (free of lights and decorations) can be dropped off near Showplace Arena at 105 South Germantown Road, anytime from Dec. 23 through Jan. 10.
Mulch made from the greenery will be available to citizens next spring and fall during Earth Day or America Recycles events.
“After the holidays, we find many of these items dumped along the roadsides,” said Tom Need-ham, Director of Shelby County Public Works.
The recycling initiative is part of Shelby County’s Sustainable Shelby plan, which focuses on ways to conserve energy and protect natural resources. The initiative is funded by a litter removal grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation.
For more information, contact Lisa Williams at the Shelby County Public Works Environmental Programs office at lisa.williams@shelbycountytn.gov or (901) 222-7770.
