Public Works Announces Locations To Recycle Christmas Trees

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh's Department of Public Works has announced four drop-off locations for residents who want to recycle their Christmas trees.

They will be collecting the trees from Jan. 3-29, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The drop off locations are:

• The 2nd Division at North Dallas and Hamilton Avenues in Point Breeze (412)-665-3609
• The 3rd Division at Melanchthon and Second Avenues in Hazelwood (412)-422-6524
• The 5th Division at 1330 Hassler Street in the West End (412)-937-3054
• The Environmental Services lot at 3001 Railroad Street in the Strip District (412)-255-2773

All ornaments, tree stands and lights must be removed from the tree for Public Works to take them.

Trees can also be left at the curb on normal trash collection days. However, those trees will not be recycled.

Contact the Recycling Division at (412)-255-2631 for more information.