But there also other options, rather than just tossing that wonderful tree on the curb.
According to Spruce.com, that Christmas tree can be of continued value to you after the lights, tinsel and ornaments are removed, including:
Provide Shelter for Backyard Wildlife
Leave the tree in its stand and set it out in the yard for the rest of the winter. It can fill in a bare spot and provide something pretty to look at. More importantly, it can provide winter shelter for birds. If you have plenty of trees, consider laying the Christmas tree on its side to provide shelter for rabbits and other small mammals.