Here’s the press release from the city concerning Christmas Tree recycling since trees are not accepted in landfills throughout Missouri.
Bass Pro
Will accept trees at the fenced area at the northwest end of the Bass Pro Shops parking lot directly behind the store at 1935 S. Campbell Ave.
- Dates accepted: Dec. 26- Jan. 1
- Hours: Noon to 6 p.m.
- Fee: $2 per tree; benefiting the Boy Scouts
- Uses: Trees are used for fish habitat
- Special Instructions: Remove all icicles, ornaments and tree stand
- For more information, contact: Larry Whiteley, 873-5022.
Wickman’s
Will accept trees at 1345 S. Fort Ave., in Springfield and at 10791 U.S. 60 in Monett.
- Dates accepted: Dec. 26-Jan. 13
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday (Springfield only)
- Fee: $5 at both locations; proceeds donated to The Kitchen
- Uses: Trees will be ground into wood chip mulch, which is available for free. Bring your own container.
- Special instructions: Remove all ornaments, icicles, tree stand and no flocked trees accepted.
- For more information, contact: 862-3707 (Springfield); or 235-1112 (Monett) or visit: www.wickmans.com <http://www.wickmans.com>
City of Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center
Will accept trees at the Center.
- Directions: West on Sunshine (U.S. 60); south of Farm Road 115. Turn left on Farm Road 164. Follow signs to Yardwaste Recycling Center.
- Dates accepted: Year round. The Center will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Fees: Donations are accepted; the brush recycling fee of $3 will be waived for loads with Christmas trees through Jan. 31; otherwise, the $3 gate fee will apply. Existing commercial fees will apply to commercial loads.
- Uses: Trees will be chipped into mulch and made available at no cost. Bring your own container.
- Special instructions: Remove all ornaments, icicles, tree stand.
- For more information, contact: Recycling hotline, 864-1904; or visit: www.springfieldmo.gov/recycling <http://www.springfieldmo.gov/recycling> .
- Note: Trees are not accepted at the Franklin and Lone Pine recycling centers.
