Unless you're planning on lugging your Christmas tree out back and chopping it up for the fireplace, you're likely dumping it on the curb, leaving that 50-pound Fraser fir for the trash collection.But there's a better way.You can drop off your tree at several locations throughout the city on Jan. 7 and Jan. 14, for eventual recycling.Or, if you have a car, take it to one of six tree recycling centers around Philadelphia. Instead of withering away in a landfill, the tree can become mulch for gardens or provide nutrients for other plants.Just don't forget to remove all your ornaments and lights first.The sixStreets Department Sanitation Convenience Centers: 3901 Delaware Ave.; 5100 Grays Ave.; 2601 W. Glenwood Ave.; 3033 S. 63rd St.; Domino Lane and Umbria Street; and State Road and Ashburner Street.Drop off at these locations runs until Jan. 14. Locations are open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Additional drop-off sites for eventual recycling have also been added around the city. They are open on Jan. 7 and Jan. 14, from 9 a.m.. to 3 p.m.:–66th & Haverford Ave.–54th & Woodbine Ave.–43rd & Powelton Ave.–72nd & Buist Ave.–Broad & Christian St.–20th & Hartranft St.–15th & Bigler St.–Corinthian & Poplar St.–American & Thompson St.–Graver Lane & Seminole–Cathedral & Ridge Ave.–Washington Ln. & Ardleigh–Upsal & Lowber St.–Fisher & Ogontz Ave.–5th & Chelten Ave. (water reservoir)–Castor & Foulkrod St.–1400 Cottman (Pennway & Cottman Ave. – Jardel Rec.)–2901 Princeton Ave. (Mayfair Rec.)–7901 Ridgeway St. (Fox Chase Rec.)–8101 Bustleton Ave.–2900 Comly Rd. – Palmer Playground–7231 Torresdale Ave. – Russo Park–Wayne Ave. & Logan St.Additional locations are available this weekend, organized by civic associations and neighborhoods.For information on those, including hours and donations, visit www.philadelphiastreets.com/holiday.
