Indy Parks works to recycle Christmas trees

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and Indy Parks are offering locals a way to recycle their Christmas tree.

From now until January 31, you can drop off your real Christmas tree at various locations to be recycled. No artificial trees are being accepted. Those who are recycling are asked to remove all lights, plastic bags, ornaments, tree stands, nails, and decorations from the tree.

Trees can be dropped off at the following locations from dusk until dawn seven days a week:

Broad Ripple Park, 1610 Broad Ripple Ave., South lot

Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair St., West of pool in main parking lot

Garfield Park, 2432 Conservatory Drive, MacAllister Center

Krannert Park, 605 S. High School Road, North parking lot

Perry Park, 451 East Stop 11 Road, 46227

Riverside Park, 2420 N. Riverside Drive, Tennis court parking lot

Sahm Park, 6801 E. 91st St., Soccer Field parking lot

Northwestway Park, 5253 W. 62nd St., Near the recycling bins