Post-holiday clean-up in Wake County comes with a green lining this year, as residents are invited to give their Christmas trees a second life through the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program. According to a recent announcement, the initiative repurposes the festive firs into mulch for local park trails. Trees can be dropped off at several locations from next Thursday, to January 26, 2025, embracing the season’s spirit of giving well into the new year.