Published: December 24, 2023
Now that it’s time to pack up the ornaments and take down your tree, consider disposing of your evergreen in an environmentally-friendly way. Broward County offers a free Chip-a-Tree program where it gives old trees new life by recycling them into mulch used for landscaping throughout the park system. Just remove all of the decorations from your tree and then drop it off at one of the dozen participating locations. Going this route will keep your tree out of the landfill and will help beautify local parks.
The program runs through Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15. There’s a limit of two trees per vehicle, and artificial trees are not accepted. The regular weekend and holiday gate fee is waived for recyclers who are dropping off their trees during the designated period. Hours vary.
Call one of these participating parks for details:
- Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, 954-357-5150
- C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, 954-357-5170
- Easterlin Park, 1000 NW 38 St., Oakland Park, 954-357-5190
- Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, 954-357-5198
- Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, 954-357-8868
- Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park, 2520 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-357-8801
- Snake Warrior’s Island Natural Area, 3600 SW 62 Ave., Miramar, 954-357-8776
- Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, 954-357-8870
- Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100 Ave., Davie, 954-357-5130
- T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, 954-357-8811
- Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142 Ave., Davie, 954-357-8898
- West Lake Park, 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood, 954-357-5161
