FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Christmas has come and gone, and many are now looking to remove their Christmas trees from their homes. 

Allen County’s free Christmas tree recycling program has returned, offering several dropoff locations around the county. 

The program will run through January 16.

All ornaments, tinsel and plastic bags must be removed before dropping off the tree, and wreaths, garlands and artificial trees are NOT accepted. 

The City also states that trees wil not be collected as part of regular trash pickup. 

Dropoff locations and hours can be found below. 

• Fort Wayne City Utilities Biosolids Handling Facility
  • 6202 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne
  • Open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Closed Jan. 1)
• North Highway Department Building
  • 2234 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne
  • Open daily from dawn to dusk
• Metea County Park
  • 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne
  • Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
• South Lot (near Fort Wayne International Airport)
  • 10100 Smith Road, Fort Wayne
  • Open daily from dawn to dusk
• New Haven Utility Shop
  • 2201 Summit Street, New Haven
  • Open daily from dawn to dusk
• Monroeville Water Works Department
  • 200 Utility Drive, Monroeville
  • Open daily from dawn to dusk