Residents are asked to remove electric lights, tinsel, and ornaments from the tree, and make sure your tree has not been flocked, or sprayed with fake snow made from artificial materials. Some retailers use natural, corn-based flocking, which is acceptable at the event.
The trees will be recycled into mulch for playgrounds, city and county landscaping projects, and individual home use, and will also be used to provide habitats for fish and other animals. Mulch is available free to the public upon request by contacting Davey Tree Expert Co. at 770-451-7911, or by filling out the form.
The local event, sponsored by the City of Johns Creek and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, will also have a limited supply of poplar, dogwood and redbud seedlings at each location, as well as a variety of seed packets, including vegetables, flowers and herbs.
For more information, visit Keep Georgia Beautiful’s website or call 770-551-7766.
