For Immediate Release
Christmas Tree Recycling Options
Springfield residents are reminded that Christmas trees are not accepted at Missouri landfills; however, several options are available for recycling this year’s Christmas trees.
BASS PRO
Bass Pro will accept trees at the fenced area at the northwest end of the Bass Pro Shops parking lot directly behind the store at 1935 S. Campbell Ave.
Dates accepted: Dec. 26- Jan. 1
Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. daily
Fee: $2 per tree; benefitting the Boy Scouts
Uses: Trees are used for fish habitat
Special Instructions: Remove all icicles, ornaments and tree stand
For more information, contact: Larry Whiteley, 873-5022.
WICKMAN’S
Wickman’s will accept trees at 1345 S. Fort Ave., in Springfield and at 10791 U.S. 60 in Monett.
Dates accepted: Dec. 26-Jan. 13
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday (Springfield only)
Fee: $5 at both locations; proceeds donated to The Kitchen
Uses: Trees will be ground into wood chip mulch, which is available for free. Bring your own container.
Special instructions: Remove all ornaments, icicles, tree stand and no flocked trees accepted.
For more information, contact: 862-3707 (Springfield); or 235-1112 (Monett) or visit Wickman's on the web.
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD YARDWASTE RECYCLING CENTER
The YRC will accept trees.
Directions: West on Sunshine (U.S. 60); south of Farm Road 115. Turn left on Farm Road 164. Follow signs to Yardwaste Recycling Center.
Dates accepted: Year round. The Center will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Fees: Donations are accepted; the brush recycling fee of $3 will be waived for Christmas trees through Jan. 31; otherwise, the $3 gate fee will apply. Existing commercial fees will apply to commercial loads, including Christmas trees.
Special instructions: Remove all ornaments, icicles, tree stand.
For more information, contact: Recycling hotline, 864-1904; or visit: www.springfieldmo.gov/recycling.
Note: Trees are not accepted at the Franklin and Lone Pine recycling centers.
For more information, contact: Ted O'Neill, Superintendent of Solid Waste Management, 864-1905.