Metro Atlanta Home Depot stores are once again hosting Bring One for the Chipper, a program sponsored by Keep Georgia Beautiful. As the largest tree recycling program in Georgia, approximately six million trees have been turned into mulch for various beautification projects since 1991. Residents at Monte Hewett Homes’ new Forrest Commons community, located in downtown Roswell, are just minutes away[...]
Now that we've rung in the new year, many families are starting to take down all those festive holiday decorations. One of the biggest dilemmas people face is what to do with their Christmas tree? If you still haven't found the answer, we may have one for you with the "Bring One for the Chipper" event being held on Saturday,[...]
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, how do I get rid of thee? Once you've taken down the tinsel, unwound the lights and carefully packed away your keepsake ornaments, it's time to figure out what to do with the live tree. To help reduce, reuse and recycle this holiday season, Keep Georgia Beautiful wants you to Bring One for the Chipper. Through[...]
This year, don't just throw away that beautiful Christmas Tree that has been the highlight of your holiday decorations, recycle it! Instead of being taken to a landfill, taking a long time to biodegrade and having a negative effect on our environment, a recycled Christmas Tree will be composted or turned into mulch used for playgrounds, local government beautification projects[...]