PRESS RELEASE from the Chattanooga Department of Public Works. Chattanooga, Tenn. (December 26, 2024) – Chattanooga Department of Public Works is collecting live Christmas trees at all five of their Recycle Centers throughout the city. City residents can drop off their live Christmas trees beginning now through Tuesday, January 31, 2024. Locations and hours for the Recycle Centers can also be found on the city’s website.