The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering.

The Town of Lake Lure is asking residents to hand over their spent Christmas trees so they can be used to create habitat for wildlife. But not the kind of wildlife you might expect to live in a tree.

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WPVI) -- A powerful wind storm left thousands without electricity Monday night and Tuesday, toppling trees and utility poles across the region and forcing crews to work through ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — For San Franciscans holding onto their Christmas home decor and keeping holiday vibes alive, city officials are reminding residents to toss out Christmas trees by January 16. As ...

Christmas trees are coming down, and people in East Baton Rouge have two options on how to dispose of them. Either way, the trees will be turned into mulch and compost, to be used for landscaping and ...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — The Town of Summerville is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees through an annual program that turns the trees into mulch for public spaces. The Christmas ...

A COUPLE OF OPTIONS A HOLIDAY STAPLE STANDING TALL IN SO MANY HOMES, IT’S THE CHRISTMAS TREE. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE REAL? BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE GOING FAKE NOWADAYS. YOU CAN’T BEAT THE SMELL OF A ...

As Christmas trees across the nation come down, a farm in Elk River, Minnesota, is finding a new purpose for the pines. Best of Both Worlds farm is once again accepting donations for Christmas trees ...

Columbus residents can place their undecorated Christmas trees on the curb for regular trash or yard-waste collection. Several local facilities will accept Christmas trees to be turned into mulch.

Louisville residents can recycle their tree at several drop-off sites around the county once the decorations come down. Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those ...

Artificial trees are a great option and can be reused year after year. But over time, they collect dust, dirt and who knows what else. In the hustle and excitement of setting up for the holidays, it ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Fire Marshal is advising Ohio residents using live Christmas trees to ensure that trees are removed from the home before they become too dried out and become a fire hazard.