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Deerfield Township will conduct the Christmas Tree Recycling Program again this year at the following locations:

– Cottell Park
– Fleckenstein Park
– Landen – Deerfield Park

Deerfield Township parks are open daily from dawn until dusk. Areas will be sectioned off and posted with signs for township residents to drop off their Christmas trees. Christmas trees will be accepted for recycling through January 18, 2015. Trees will not be accepted after this date.

If you bought a cut tree for the holidays, remember to “treecycle”:  Recycling your cut Christmas tree, so that it can be used as compost or mulch. Recycled trees can also be used in fish habitats, for beachfront erosion or shoreline stabilization projects.

Locally, many communities and the Clermont County Park District offer opportunities to treecycle. Before you take your tree to a collection site or haul it to the curb for pickup, be sure to remove all lights, tinsel and decorations.

Where to go:

Amelia: Curbside pickup is available on Mondays during regular yard waste pickup.

Loveland: The City’s Christmas tree collection program will begin on Friday, January 2, and run for three weeks. Crews from the Public Works Department will pass through the City once a week to collect trees from the curbside.

Residents can also call City Hall at 513-707-1439 and leave a message with their address and a crew will pick-up the tree from the curb.

Pick-up is not guaranteed for the same day but residents should set the tree at the curb for collection at the time they call for pick-up.

Miami Township: Residents can bring Christmas trees cleared of all decorations to either Paxton Ramsey Park or Miami Meadows for chipping. Trees can be dropped off seven days a week during daylight hours through Jan. 31. Information, 513-248-3728.

Milford: Christmas tree collection will be held curbside every Wednesday in January. Rid the tree of all lights, tinsel, and decorations. Trees not meeting the above requirements will be left at the curb and not collected. Information, 513-831-7018.

Pierce Township: Residents can bring trees to the Pierce Township Hall through Feb. 1. The drop-off area will be clearly marked in the south corner of the ball field parking lot next to the fire department, 950 Locust Corner Road.

Stonelick Township: Residents can drop their trees cleared of all decorations at the Clermont County Fairgrounds near the horse barns through Jan. 6.  Signs will be posted. Information, 513-732-3299.

Union Township: Union Township residents can drop off trees behind the Police Department, 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, from Jan. 1-Jan. 31. The drop-off area will be clearly marked. Information, 513-753-2221.

Pattison Park, Clermont County Park District: County residents can drop off trees lakeside at Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50, Batavia, through Jan. 11.

“Rid your live Christmas tree of all lights, tinsel and decorations before placing it at the curb.”

Christmas tree collection will be every Wednesday in January. Trees not meeting the above requirements will be left at the curb and not collected.  If you have any questions, call the Administration Office at (513) 831-4192.

Symmes Township will conduct the Christmas Tree Recycling program for its residents this year from December 26, 2014 through January 18, 2015 at the Township Administration building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. A designated area will be sectioned off in the back of the building for residents to drop off their Christmas trees.  Please remove all ornaments, tinsel and plastic wrapping beforehand.  The Township will recycle the trees into mulch for use in the parks.

For more information, please contact the Township office at (513)683-6644.

Loveland. Ohio – The City’s Christmas tree collection program will begin on Friday, January 2, and run for three weeks. Crews from the Public Works Department will pass through the City once a week to collect trees from the curbside.

Residents can also call City Hall at 513-707-1439 and leave a message with their address and a crew will pick-up the tree from the curb.

Pick-up is not guaranteed for the same day but residents should set the tree at the curb for collection at the time they call for pick-up.

NFPA encourages prompt removal and disposal of Christmas trees

Nearly 40 percent of Christmas tree home fires occur in January

“Christmas trees are flammable objects. The longer they’re in your home, the more they dry out, making them a significant fire hazard,” said Lorraine Carli, the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) vice president of Outreach and Advocacy.

NFPA statistics show that nearly 40 percent of home fires that begin with Christmas trees occur in January. Although these fires aren’t common, when they do occur, they’re more likely to be serious. On average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, as compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home structure fires.

While many people choose to keep their Christmas trees and holiday decorations up for a few weeks after the holidays, the continued use of seasonal lighting and dried-out trees after the holidays presents increased fire risks.

“Our hope is that once people understand the fire hazards associated with Christmas trees, particularly as they continue to dry out over time, they’ll choose to remove them promptly,” said Carli.