Arboretum Hosts Christmas Tree Recycling Jan. 11,12

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Students from GreenAllies have helped to recycle Christmas trees at the Althouse Arboretum for several years. This year's free collection will take place Jan. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by GreenAllies.

New Year's is past, the figgy pudding is all eaten and your Christmas tree is starting to look like it's time has come.

But don't throw it out.

Recycle it for free and for a good cause.

The students of the non-profit GreenAllies organization will hold the annual Community Christmas Tree Recycling Program on BOTH Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11th and 12th, at the student-run Althouse Arboretum at 1794 Gilbertsville Road, in Upper Pottsgrove. 

Drop off trees between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days.

The recycling day is open to everyone in the region and is free of charge (donations accepted). 

The public is encouraged to give their trees a second purpose and drive them to the Arboretum where community and student volunteers will assist each vehicle in removing the trees. 

With assistance from Upper Pottsgrove Township, the trees will be chipped and donated to the Althouse Arboretum, where they will used to cover walking trails.

This community event is sponsored by GreenAllies with its mission to “Empower students to lead environmental sustainability efforts”.