The City of Pittsburgh has opened 11 collection locations for residents to deposit their trees so they’re not taken to landfills.

The city will open 11 drop-off locations from Dec. 26 to Jan. 26 as part of its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program, which encourages residents to recycle their trees instead of putting them out on the curb, where they end up in the landfill.

Here's everything you can do — and shouldn't do — when it comes to getting rid of your Christmas tree after the holidays.

City Council President Joe LaCava will be joined by officials from the Environmental Services Department at a 9 a.m. briefing at the Miramar Greenery at 5180 Convoy St. They’ll provide details about the program,

With the expansion of NYC's curbside composting program, New Yorkers no longer have to wait for specific days to dispose their Christmas tree.

Some jurisdictions in Central Texas offer free Christmas tree recycling. In order to recycle, all trees must be natural, free of flocking or artificial snow and all ornamentation must be removed. AUSTIN,