ALABAMA

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | Dune Systems

www.outdooralabama.com

Contact Info:

Tasha Simon, Chief, Natural Resource Section

​tasha.simon@dcnr.alabama.gov

ALASKA

NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region - Sustainable Fisheries Division | Compost

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/alaska-regional-office

Contact Info:

Alaska Regional Office

alaska.webmaster@noaa.gov

ARIZONA

Gilbert Parks and Recreation | Fish Habitat

https://www.azgfd.com/

Contact Info:

Ashlee Tatler, Environmental Outreach Specialist

ashlee.tatler@gilbertaz.gov

Arizona Game and Fish | Fish Habitat

https://www.azgfd.com/

Contact Info:

Andy Clark, Angler Liaison Program Manager

aclark@azgfd.gov

ARKANSAS

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | Fish Habitat & Goat Food

www.agfc.com

Contact Info:

Alaska Regional Office

alaska.webmaster@noaa.gov

CALIFORNIA

Northern Region Fish & Wildlife | Fish Habitat

https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/1

Contact Info:

Tina Bartlett | Regional Manager:

askregion1@wildlife.ca.gov

Marine Region Fish & Wildlife | N/A

https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/Marine

Contact Info:

Dr. Craig Shuman, Regional Manager

Southern CA Fish & Wildlife | N/A

https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/5

Contact Info:

Matt Lucero

Matthew.Lucero@wildlife.ca.gov

Quinn Granfors

Quinn.Granfors@wildlife.ca.gov

LA Sanitation & Environment Christmas Tree Recycling | Mulch

https://sanitation.lacity.gov/

Contact Info:

James Greenfield, FMP

james.greenfield@lacity.org

Los Angeles County Sanitation District | N/A

https://www.lacsd.org/services/solid-waste-programs/christmas-tree-recycling

Contact Info:

Nick Morell

nmorell@lacsd.org

San Francisco Environment Department | Compost

https://www.sfenvironment.org/

Contact Info:

Stephanie Gonzalez

environment@sfgov.org

COLORADO

Free Christmas Tree Recycling | Mulching

https://sustainevergreen.org/

Contact Info: 

Wendy Neuman | Executive Director

info@sustainevergreen.org

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission | N/A

https://cpw.state.co.us/committees/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-commission

Contact Info:

dnr_cpwcommission@state.co.us

CONNECTICUT

Greenwich Department of Parks & Recreation | Fish Habitat & Mulching

https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/christmas-tree-recycling-information-2023-dates-and-locations-210777/



Contact Info:

parksandtrees@greenwichct.org

DELAWARE

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Fish Habitat & Mulching

https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/recycling/

Contact Info:

recycle@delaware.gov

FLORIDA

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department | N/A

https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Locations/Lake-Ida-West.aspx



Contact Info:

pbcparks@pbcgov.org

GEORGIA

Free Christmas Tree Recycling Statesboro Public Works | Fish Habitat & Mulching

https://www.visitstatesboro.org/blog/keep-statesboro-bulloch-beautiful-to-host-annual-bring-one-for-the-chipper-event



Contact Info:

pbcparks@pbcgov.org

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Georgia Ecological Services | N/A

https://www.fws.gov/search?$keywords=%22christmas%20tree%22



Contact Info:

Bill Wikoff | Fish & Wildlife Biologist

GAES_Assistance@FWS.gov

HAWAII

County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management | N/A

dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw



Contact Info:

dlnr@hawaii.gov

IDAHO

Idaho Dept of Fish and Game | N/A

https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish



Contact Info: 

Heidi Knapp | Volunteer Services and Hunter Education Coordinator

heidi.knapp@idfg.idaho.gov

ILLINOIS

Christmas Tree Recycling/Fish Habitat Improvement Project | Fish Habitat

https://www.effinghamradio.com/2024/02/28/christmas-tree-recycling-fish-habitat-improvement-project/

Contact Info: 

Darren Murphy | Natural Resources Specialist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Darren.A.Murphy@usace.army.mil

INDIANA

Department of Public Works | N/A

https://mcwec.org/2024/01/treecycling-your-real-christmas-trees-in-marion-county-in/



Contact Info:

sustainindy@indy.gov

IOWA

Prairie Park Fishery | N/A

https://www.iowadnr.gov/idnr/Fishing/Where-to-Fish/Lakes-Ponds-Reservoirs/Lake-Details?lakeCode=PPF57



Contact Info:

Travis Graves, Conservation Officer

travis.graves@dnr.iowa.gov

Ron Lane, Conservation Officer

Ron.Lane@dnr.iowa.gov

Chris Mack, Fisheries Biologist

chris.mack@dnr.iowa.gov

KANSAS

Solid Waste Department, City of Lawrence | Fish Habitat

https://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/KansasTreeRecyclingDisposal.php



Contact Info:

Patience Hall

recycling@lawrenceks.org

KENTUCKY

Christmas Tree Recycling Program | Fish Habitat

https://campbellcountyky.gov/topic/index.php?topicid=48&structureid=86



Contact Info:  

Megan Clere Abrams, Solid Waste Coordinator

mclere@campbellcountyky.gov

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources | Fish Habitat

https://fw.ky.gov/Fish/Pages/Xmas_Tree_Recycling.aspx

Contact Info:

Megan Bagby | Information Center Supervisor, Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

megan.bagby@ky.gov

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife | Fish Habitat

https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/recycle-christmas-trees-make-fish-habitat-dec-26-jan-15

Contact Info:

Jeremy Shiflet | Fisheries Program Coordinator

Jeremy.Shiflet@ky.gov

LOUISIANA

City of New Orleans Office of Resilience & Sustainability | Fish Habitat

https://nola.gov/next/mayors-office/news/articles/january-2024/2024-01-05-tree-recycling-collection-starts/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1731447424255518&usg=AOvVaw1PTUthCM0vUOh0t4VMW8kD



Contact Info:

Anne Rheams |Environmental Outreach Manager

anne.rheams@nola.gov

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Cotile Lake | Fish Habitat

https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-deploys-cotile-lake-christmas-tree-reefs



Contact Info:

Shelby Richard | Inland Fisheries Biologist Manager

srichard@wlf.la.gov

MAINE

RMT Farms | Goat Food

https://www.rmtfarms.com/christmas-tree-recycling



Contact Info:

Mike Robinson, Owner

mikerobinson@rmtfarms.com

MARYLAND

Allegany Seasonal Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites | Mulching

https://www.alleganygov.org/1653/Christmas-Trees



Contact Info:

Andrew Cowan | Recycling Coordinator

acowan@alleganygov.org

MASSACHUSETTS

Dept of Public Works | TBD

https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center/christmas-tree-drop-off

Contact Info:

dpw@worcesterma.gov

Worcester Green Corps (WGC) & Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce | Mulching

https://worcestergreencorps.org/



Contact Info:

Amelia Tieri

atieri@worcesterchamber.org

MICHIGAN

Michigan Department of Natural Resources | N/A

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/31/new-forest-health-highlights-report-showcases-a-year-of-collaboration-success



Contact Info:

DNR-Fisheries@michigan.gov

MISSOURI

Cuivre River State Park Christmas Tree Recycling | Fish Habitat

https://mostateparks.com/event/102441/christmas-tree-recycling

Contact Info:

Alice Johnson (She/Her) | Park/Historic Site Supervisor

Alice.Johnson@dnr.mo.gov

MINNESOTA

Minnesota Dept of Agriculture | N/A

https://www.mda.state.mn.us/dispose-holiday-greens-christmas-trees-correctly-protect-minnesotas-trees-forests-0



Contact Info:

Brittany Raveill | MDA Communications

Brittany.Raveill@state.mn.us

MONTANA

Montana Fish & Wildlife | Fish Habitat

fwp.mt.gov

Contact Info:

Ryan Comstock | Fisheries Division

fwpfsh@mt.gov

NEBRASKA

Nebraska Christmas Tree Growers Association | N/A

https://nda.nebraska.gov/ag_contacts/christmas.html

Contact Info:

Shari Redfern

shari@santaswoods.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester NH Government | Mulching

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and-Recycling/FAQ#!rc-cpage=109956



Contact Info:

Chaz Newton | Solid Waste & Environmental Programs Manager

cnewton@manchesternh.gov

NEW JERSEY

NJ Fish and Wildlife | N/A

https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/

Contact Info:

NJFishandWildlife@dep.nj.gov

njmarinefisheries@dep.nj.gov

NEW MEXICO

The Recycling Resource For Santa Fe | Mulching

https://santafenm.gov/news/recycle-your-real-christmas-tree-1

Contact Info:

Ernestina Baca | Project Specialist

elujan@sfswma.org

NEW YORK

Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York| Fish Habitat

https://ctfany.org/finding-the-perfect-new-york-grown-christmas-tree-about-new-york-grown-christmas-trees/real-trees/environmental-benefits/



Contact Info:

info@ctfany.org

NORTH CAROLINA

Recycling your Christmas Tree | Fish Habitat

https://onslow.ces.ncsu.edu/2023/11/recycling-your-christmas-tree/



Contact Info:

Emilee Morrison | Extension Agent, Agriculture

emilee_mroz@ncsu.edu

NORTH DAKOTA

Forestry Department | N/A

https://fargond.gov/news-events/city-news-room/post-detail?id=658f2728b334216297994718



Contact Info:

Allyson Burcham | Forestry Associate III – ISA Certified Arborist

ABurcham@FargoND.gov

OHIO

Ohio Division of Wildlife | Fish Habitat

https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/wildlife/about-the-division



Contact Info:

wildinfo@dnr.state.oh.us

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation | N/A

https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/



Contact Info:

Michael Hollie | Fisheries Biologist, Central Region

michael.hollie@odwc.ok.gov

OREGON

North Clackamas Watersheds Council | Fish Habitat

https://ncurbanwatershed.wordpress.com/get-involved-with-the-council/volunteer/



Contact Info:

Peyton Priestman | Community Engagement Coordinator

peyton@ncwatersheds.org

Christmas Tree Drop-off | Fish Habitat

https://ncurbanwatershed.wordpress.com/get-involved-with-the-council/volunteer/



Contact Info:

Lauren Cary, Natural Resources Coordinator

LCary@ncprd.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling | Fish Habitat & Mulching

https://www.westmorelandcleanways.org/christmas-trees/



Contact Info:

Natalie Reese

nreese@westmorelandcleanways.org

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island chapter of Trout Unlimited | Fish Habitat

https://www.jamestownpress.com/articles/donate-christmas-trees-to-benefit-trout-habitat/



Contact Info:

https://www.tu.org/chapters/rhode-island/rhode-island/#contact

MONTANA

Montana Fish & Wildlife | Fish Habitat

fwp.mt.gov

Contact Info:

Ryan Comstock | Fisheries Division

fwpfsh@mt.gov

SOUTH CAROLINA

US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District | Fish Habitat

https://lakehartwellliving.com/2019/12/corps-to-accept-christmas-trees-for-fish-habitats/



Contact Info:

Cheri Pritchard | Media Operations Chief

cheri.e.dragos-pritchard@usace.army.mil

Clemson Cooperative Extension | Fish Habitat

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/repurposing-your-old-live-christmas-tree-to-benefit-wildlife/



Contact Info:

Russ Poston | Horticulture Information Specialist, Clemson Extension

hgic@clemson.edu

SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources | N/A

https://danr.sd.gov/Environment/WasteManagement/Recycling/Guide.aspx



Contact Info:

DANRmail@state.sd.us

TENNESEE

Tennessee State Parks | Mulching

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/go-green/radnor-lake

Contact Info:

ask.tnstateparks@tn.gov

TEXAS

Texas Parks and Wildlife | Fish Habitat

https://tpwd.texas.gov/

Contact Info:

Find a Biologist:

https://tpwd.texas.gov/about/administration-divisions/inland-fisheries/management-districts 

UTAH

Sandy City Hall | N/A

sandy.utah.gov



Contact Info:

Monica Zoltanski

mayor@sandy.utah.gov

VERMONT

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department | N/A

https://vtfishandwildlife.com/

Contact Info:

fwinformation@vermont.gov

VIRGINIA

Claytor Lake State Park | Fish Habitat

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-11-15-17-15-53-235980-9rv

Contact Info:

claytorlake@dcr.virginia.gov

WASHINGTON

Lake Chelan | Mulching

https://www.lakechelan.com/

Contact Info:

info@lakechelan.com

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection | N/A

https://dep.wv.gov/About/Pages/default.aspx

Contact Info:

Terry Fletcher

Terry.A.Fletcher@wv.gov

WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Fish Habitat

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/85696

Contact Info:

Garrett Dietz

Garrett.Dietz@wisconsin.gov

WYOMING

Bureau of Land Management | Fish Habitat

https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-and-wgfd-create-fish-habitat-recycled-christmas-trees



Contact Info:

Brad Tribby | Assistant Field Manager of Resources

btribby@blm.gov