Yard and Garden: Recycling Christmas Trees and Poinsettias AMES,
Iowa — When Christmas is over, the egg nog gone, relatives
departed and decorations are getting packed away, it also is
time to get rid of the real Christmas tree. Horticulturists with
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have advice on
disposing of trees and options for poinsettias after the
holidays. To have additional yard and garden questions answered
contact the Iowa State University Hortline at email@example.com
or 515-294-3108. What are some good ways to dispose of a
Christmas tree after the holidays? After the holidays, there are
several ways to dispose of or recycle your tree. (Before
recycling your Christmas tree, remove all ornaments, lights and
tinsel.) Place the tree in the yard or garden for use by birds
and other wildlife. The branches provide shelter from strong
winds and cold. Supply food by hanging fruit slices, seed cakes,
suet bags or strings of cranberries or raisins on the tree’s
branches. You also can smear peanut