Tree recycling to benefit community garden

Homewood residents can recycle their Christmas trees now through Jan. 10. Mulch created from the trees will be used in the Community Garden and its outdoor classroom. 

The Homewood High School and Middle School Environmental Clubs, Homewood City Schools, Community Garden and Recycle Alabama are working with the city to coordinate the recycling program.

This year trees can be dropped off at the Community Garden on the old Homewood Middle School site, which is adjacent to the new Board of Education building at 450 Dale Ave.

All collected trees will be run through a chipper, and the mulch they create will be used for landscaping around the city.