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How-To Guide to Treecycling
Treecycling is the simple act of recycling your Christmas tree, rather than throwing it away, at the end of the season. By doing so, you extend your Christmas tree’s usability by allowing it to be turned into something else.
Recycled trees are most commonly used for mulch, erosion protection, habitat creation and shoreline stabilization. However, the possibilities don’t end there. Every year communities across the country are finding new ways to use treecycling for private projects, as well.
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Mulching
Lawn clippings, leaves and other yard waste can create dangerous levels of methane gas in landfill conditions. Much of this waste can be diverted from landfills by mulching at home or through a company.
