Annual County Christmas Tree Recycling Program Kicks Off December 26

Published on December 23, 2025

PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Parks Department is offering its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program this holiday season. Residents may drop off Christmas trees from Friday, December 26, 2025, through Sunday, January 18, 2026, at all nine county parks. The drop-off hours are from 8:00 a.m. until dusk daily.

All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees prior to dropping off. Trees will be mulched and used in the county parks. Drop-off locations are:

Park	Drop-Off Location
Boyce Park	Soccer Fields Parking Lot
Deer Lakes Park	Veterans Shelter Parking Lot
Harrison Hills Park	Parking Lot at Chipmunk Drive & Cottontail Drive
Hartwood Acres Park	Middle Road Parking Lot
North Park	Swimming Pool Parking Lot
Round Hill Park	Alfalfa Shelter Parking Lot
Settlers Cabin Park	Park Administration Office
South Park	Brightstar Parking Lot at the Corner of McConkey and Corrigan Drive
White Oak Park	Chestnut Shelter Parking Lot

The list of drop-off locations is also available online at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events/Christmas-Tree-Recycling

During the 2024-2025 program, over 4,000 trees were received and recycled, with the resulting mulch used for various purposes throughout the park system’s 12,000+ acres.

Media inquiries may be directed to the Communications Office.
For contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers, visit the office website.