Residents of unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte are reminded to recycle their Christmas trees in an effort to help fight coastal erosion!

This year, there are two ways to recycle your Christmas tree:

• Bring your tree to the David Drive (400 David Drive, Metairie, LA 70003) or Lapalco Boulevard (6440 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072) drop-off sites from Saturday, January 4, 2025 through Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

• Place your tree curbside the evening of Wednesday, January 8, 2025 and it will be collected on one of the following dates: Thursday, January 9, 2025, Friday, January 10, 2025, or Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Trees must meet the following guidelines in order to be recycled:

• No flocked trees
• No artificial trees
• No painted trees
• No lights, garland, tinsel, ornaments, tree stands or plastic bags

For more information about tree collection, please contact the contact the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs at (504) 731-4612.