Holiday decorating is hard work, but the effort brings joy, color and light to the darkest days of winter. The cleanup of holiday decorations, however, rarely brings joy. Some people can't wait to get ...

A blue and silver ball Christmas ornament hung on a bright green pine tree branch. Make sure all ornaments, tinsel and decorations are removed before disposing of a real Christmas tree. For many ...

Note: This story was updated with correct information for Green Township Chrismas tree recycling. Sure, the Christmas tree in your house looks beautiful right now, but where should it go after the ...

Ready to shed your Christmas tree? There are lots of alternatives to putting it into the trash. * WINTER MULCH: Evergreen branches can be like a parka for your plants. "The branches help soil maintain ...

Finding green ways to re-use your Christmas tree after the holiday season is the best option to reduce waste. Christmas trees have a multitude of uses for gardeners, so avoid sending yours to landfill ...

Christmas is over and the time to take down the Christmas tree is fast approaching. Here's how Bloomington city and Monroe County residents can discard holiday trees, as well as information on ways to ...