Chapel Hill will pick up Christmas trees and wreaths for mulching during regular yard waste collection.

Decorations, tinsel and wire must be removed from trees and wreaths before being placed at the curb with other yard waste. Apartment complex residents should place trees in areas designated by property managers.

The City of Raleigh will collect Christmas trees with weekly yard waste collection.

Residents should place trees at the curb on the regular collection day, and must make sure the tree has been stripped of all lights, ornaments and hardware.