Since 2001, more than 300,000 trees have been recycled int Nevada, thanks to Christmas Tree Recycling programs. Theywere established to provide an alternative to “landfilling,” and to prevent illegal dumping of Christmas trees in open spaces.  Lindsay Panton of Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, says when they’re chipped into mulch, they become valuable organic material.  KTMB’ Christmas Tree Recycling program in Washoe County runs til January 10th. This year there are nine drop-off locations.  Including Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Rancho San Rafael, Shadow Mountain in Sparks, and 6 Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District fire stations. For more info or to volunteer visit ktmb-dot-org.