JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson, TN and Keep Jackson Beautiful are pleased to announce the return of Chipping of the Greens, a Christmas tree recycling initiative, on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Starting today, December 28, 2021, through January 7, 2022, residents can drop off their Christmas trees at one of three locations including North Park (recycle bin parking lot), Liberty Garden (west parking lot), or the City of Jackson, TN Fire Training Center (south parking lot). Trees will then be picked up and taken to the Fire Training Center be turned into mulch on Saturday Jan. 8, 2022 (pending weather). The recycled mulch will be available for public pick up.

“The annual Chipping of the Greens is an initiative we look forward to every year after Christmas,” said City of Jackson, TN Groundskeeping Superintendent JD Sims. “I'm glad to be able to bring this program back this year. It is a great way to help people recycle their Christmas trees and help provide free mulch to citizens.” 

Residents who would like their Christmas trees picked up can make a new request for “Christmas Tree Pick-up” via the Ready 311 App or on our website at www.jacksontn.gov by selecting “311 (Report Issue)” under the Government Tab.

The rain date for the event will be Saturday, January 15, 2022.