Joplin Recycling Center offers options for discarded trees
The City of Joplin will have three collection points for discarded, natural (live) Christmas trees starting December 26 and continuing through January 31. Citizens should bring their tree, completely stripped of all decorations, and place it near the “Christmas Tree Drop-Off” sign posted at one of the following locations:
- Humphrey Park on Utica Street in the Royal Heights area;
- McIndoe Park at Glendale Road and Jackson Avenue – place trees in SW corner of parking lot;
- Public Works Center at 1301 West 2nd Street.
People are welcome to pick up the discarded trees at these location for use in establishing fish habitat. City staff will take remaining trees to the City’s processing site to be chipped.
If discarding an artificial tree, the Joplin Recycling Center provides possible suggestions of donating it to a favorite charity or repurposing it by passing it along to a friend or family member.
When discarding other holiday items, please remember Joplin Recycling Center accepts many if these items including, gift wrapping paper boxes, bottles, cans, greeting cards, cooking oil, and clean packing materials such as peanuts and bubble wrap.
The Center is located at 1310 West A Street and is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 417-624-0820, ext. 501.