Forsyth Continues Christmas Tree Recycling

The “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event is underway through Saturday, Jan. 26, at several locations around Cumming.

Forsyth Offers Christmas Tree Recycling

"Bring One for the Chipper” the annual Christmas tree recycling event is underway in Forsyth County.

If the needles on your Christmas tree are starting to drop faster than you can keep up with, it may be time to recycle the tree. The “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event is underway through Saturday, Jan. 26, at several locations around Cumming sponsored by Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB). The annual event has become a tradition for many residents who end the holiday season by recycling their Christmas tree. A wood chipper at the below locations processes the trees into mulch.   “We are very excited to see the number of trees recycled in Forsyth County increasing every year,” said Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright. “It is a win-win scenario – the program provides a convenient way for residents to dispose…

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Successful Recycling Event for County

Forsyth County residents recycled more than 8,700 Christmas trees.

This year's “Bring One for the Chipper” event was a huge success with more than 8,700 Christmas trees recycled in the county. The amount of trees that were recycled surpassed the expectations of organizers of Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB). Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright extended her thanks to Davey Tree Company, Sawnee EMC and Forsyth County Roads and Bridges for providing chipping services for the trees. Wright also thanks all volunteers who provided time and leadership at the tree recycling locations throughout the county and all those who participated in the tree recycling effort. In 1994 the county began participating in the event and since that time residents have recycled more than 78,000 trees. Visit the KFCB …

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'Bring One for the Chipper' Ends This Weekend

Is your Christmas tree, yes Christmas tree, still lingering in your home?

This is the last weekend to get that Christmas tree to the chipper. The “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event is underway through Saturday, Jan. 28, at several locations around Cumming sponsored by Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB). The annual event has become a tradition for many residents who end the holiday season by recycling their Christmas tree. A wood chipper at the below locations processes the trees into mulch.   “Recycling these trees provides mulch to cover walking trails as well as help the ground around plants retain moisture,” said Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright. “We are excited to see the number of Forsyth County residents recycling their trees increasing every year.” The “Bring One for …

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Christmas Tree Recycling Event Underway

"Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event is underway in Forsyth County.

If the needles on your Christmas tree are starting to drop faster than you can keep up with, it may be time to recycle the tree. The “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event is underway through Saturday, Jan. 28, at several locations around Cumming sponsored by Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB). The annual event has become a tradition for many residents who end the holiday season by recycling their Christmas tree. A wood chipper at the below locations processes the trees into mulch.   “Recycling these trees provides mulch to cover walking trails as well as help the ground around plants retain moisture,” said Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright. “We are excited to see the number of Forsyth County residents …

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Calling All Christmas Trees...

Planet Earth gets a gift when you recycle your Christmas tree.

Christmas trees are born again when they are recycled and used as mulch after the holidays. Since 1994, Forsyth County residents have been making it a tradition to finish off the holiday season by repurposing thousands of Christmas trees during the annual "Bring One for the Chipper" recycling event. Last season 5,950 trees were recycled. "The number of Christmas trees recycled in Forsyth County grows every year, which is encouraging," says Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright. "Recycling the trees is good for the environment. It provides mulch to cover walking trails and it also helps the ground around plants retain moisture," adds Wright. Now through January 22, you can give back to the Earth by dropping off your Christmas tree at …

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