ACDEM Announces Return of Live Christmas Tree Recycling Program

FORT WAYNE, IN— The Allen County Department of Environmental Management, in partnership with local organizations, is pleased to announce its free Christmas tree recycling program for Allen County residents. Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at designated locations throughout the county, where they will be processed into mulch for use by parks and other community organizations. Trees will be accepted at the authorized locations from December 26, 2025 through January 16, 2026.

 

Before dropping off a tree, residents must remove all ornaments, tinsel and plastic bags. Artificial trees are not accepted and should be reused or donated. Wreaths and garlands are also not accepted because they often contain wires that can damage recycling equipment. Please note that trees will not be collected as part of regular trash pickup.

 

Drop-off Locations:

 

Fort Wayne City Utilities Biosolids Handling Facility
6202 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne
Closed January 1st
Open Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

North Highway Department Building
2234 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne
Open daily from dawn to dusk

 

Metea County Park
8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne
Open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily 

South Lot (near FWA)
10100 Smith Road, Fort Wayne
Open daily from dawn to dusk

 

New Haven Utility Shop
2201 Summit Street, New Haven
Open daily from dawn to dusk

 

Monroeville Water Works Department
200 Utility Drive, Monroeville
Open daily from dawn to dusk