LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced the availability of several programs for Christmas tree and light recycling through mid-January 2026.
The city will provide Christmas tree drop-off sites Thursday, Dec. 25, through Jan. 19, 2026, at these locations:
- Ballard Park, 3901 North 66th St.
- Holmes Lake Park, South 70th and Normal streets, parking lot west of north softball field
- Oak Lake Park, three blocks south of Cornhusker on North First Street
- Tierra Park, South 29th Street and Tierra Drive
- Seng Park at University Place, North 50th and Garland streets
- Woods Park, South 31st and “J” streets, southeast corner of the parking lot
See a map of the drop-off locations at lincoln.ne.gov/TreeRecycling. All decorations, tinsel, lights, skirts, disposal bags and stands must be removed from trees. This is the 39th year for the City’s tree recycling service. The effort is a collaboration between the LTU Solid Waste Management Division and the Parks and Recreation Department.
Residents also can contact their refuse haulers regarding tree disposal. The Solid Waste Management Division reminds residents that holiday lights must not be placed in curbside recycling bins or deposited at community recycling sites…