Residents can recycle their Christmas trees through Wake Co program

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Looking ahead after Christmas, Wake County is giving you the opportunity to recycle your Christmas tree.

The Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program allows county residents to turn their live Christmas trees into mulch. That mulch then fortifies park trails around the county.

Last year, 4,400 trees were turned into 95 tons of mulch.

The program lasts from Dec. 26, 2024, through Jan. 26, 2025.

Here are the eight locations you can drop off your tree:

Wake County Convenience Centers

All places are open all week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• 10505 Old Stage Road, Garner 6120 Old
• Smithfield Road, Apex
• 3600 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh
• 5051 Wendell Blvd., Wendell

Wake County Parks

All places are open all week from 8 a.m. to sunset.

• Blue Jay Point, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh
• Green Hills, 9300 Deponie Drive, Raleigh
• Harris Lake, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill
• Lake Crabtree, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville