As Christmas trees come down, local communities are asking for donations of the old trees so they can be ground into mulch.
In Hall County, 12 compactor sites and the Hall County Recycling Center on Chestnut Street in Gainesville will accept undecorated trees through Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2021. Artificial trees will not be accepted.
City of Gainesville residents and City of Flowery Branch residents can leave their trees curbside for pick-up by their respective cities, while Oakwood residents can drop off their trees at the vacant lot at the corner of Allen and Railroad Streets. The Oakwood collection site will be open through Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.