Sadly, the holidays are over \u2014 nobody really counts New Year\u2019s do they \u2014 which means if you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019re now trying to figure out what you\u2019re going to do with your sad, lonely Christmas tree that no longer serves as the hub of gifts and mirth.<\/p>\n
Surprisingly, there are a few pitfalls when it comes to Christmas tree disposal, and it\u2019s best off if we collectively avoid them.<\/p>\n
What Not to Do<\/p>\n
So, for one thing, don\u2019t toss your Christmas tree into the bayou or drainage ditch behind your house. Sure, one tree is not going to ruin the flow, but imagine if everyone did this. As we all know, Houston is prone to flooding, in part because of a slow drainage system. And that drainage system in some cases is slow because people keep throwing garbage in it. Don\u2019t do that!<\/p>\n
Another thing not to do is set it on fire. We know what you\u2019re thinking: The tree is done being used, so why not chop it up and throw it in the fireplace? The thing is, it won\u2019t burn very well, and won\u2019t put off much heat. This is because firewood has to cure for about a year before it really does the job. Your Christmas tree has probably been dead for less than two months at this point; it\u2019s not ready.<\/p>\n
What To Do<\/p>\n
The easiest option is to hang onto your tree until it\u2019s large-waste collection day in your neighborhood, at which point you toss it on the curb with your broken furniture and let the trash collecters handle it. This will work. This is responsible behavior.<\/p>\n
But there is an even better way.<\/p>\n
That way is to recycle your Christmas tree. Yes, recycle it. Sadly, your old Christmas tree will not be turned into a new Christmas tree, but if you take it to one of Houston\u2019s 18 dropoff sites, it will be broken down and converted into mulch known at Living Earth Houston Mulch, which you can then purchase and spread into your garden, knowing your tree will live on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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