Christmas tree recycling programs open drop-off sites

By Mon Valley Independent

By JULIA FELTON

Trib Total Media

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County officials are encouraging residents not to let their live Christmas trees end up in a landfill after the holidays. Both the city and the county launched their annual recycling programs on Tuesday.

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