Free Christmas tree recycling

Participating Broward parks are accepting natural holiday trees for recycling.

Residents may drop off trees for free — up to 2 per vehicle — with all trimmings and decorations removed. Only natural trees are accepted & recycled.

Recycled trees are shredded. Mulch is used as landscaping material at parks.

The program runs to January 18, and usual park entry fees weekends are holidays are waived for residents hauling trees for recycling.

Examples of participating Broward parks include

Easterlin Park, 1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park 33309; 954-357-5190
Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek 33063; 954-357-5198
Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326; 954-357-8868
Snake Warrior's Island Natural Area, 3600 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miramar 33023; 954-357-8776
Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870
Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie 33328; 954-357-5130
T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood 33021; 954-357-8811
Vista View Park, 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie 33330; 954-357-8898
West Lake Park, 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood 33019; 954-357-5161

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