Lafayette Compost Facility will recycle your Christmas tree: what to know

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- It's time to recycle your Christmas tree.

As part of LCG's regular garbage and recycling pick-up services, "green waste" is picked up free of charge, including real Christmas trees.

Clear trees of any decorations and leave them near the trash can.

Greg Guidroz, LCG's Recycling Specialist, said once the trees are picked up, they are turned into free compost for the community to use at the Compost Facility.

"We'll run them through an industrial wood grinder...