Recycling of holiday trees ends Jan. 31

Christmas trees in a pile in a parking lot

Christmas tree recycling is being offered until Jan. 31 at four Johnson County Park and Recreation District locations. The sites include:

  • The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee Mission (just north of the main entrance of Shawnee Mission Park
  • Heritage Park, 16000 Pflumm Road, Olathe (marina parking lot)
  • Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe (marina parking lot)
  • Big Bull Creek Park, 20425 Sunflower Road, Edgerton

Trees will be collected at all four sites during regular winter park hours, which are 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., except at Shawnee Mission Park, which opens at 6 a.m.

No yard waste will be accepted - only natural Christmas trees. Wrappers should be removed from the discarded trees as well as any remaining decorations, particularly “icicles” and decorations made from mylar, shiny plastic or aluminum.

There is no charge for the disposal of trees. The program is open to anyone regardless of residency. More information is available by calling 913-888- 4713.