Do you still have that real tree sitting around?
If so, please drop it off from now until January 24, 2025, at the
Belvidere Street Dept., 515 West Locust Street.

Recycling Your Christmas Tree
•Remove lights, ornaments and tree stands, including wooden stands and nails.
• Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
• Flocked trees are acceptable for recycling.

Free mulch from the trees and branches collected through the City, branch collections will be available to Belvidere residents at the Street Department in the spring.
For questions about Christmas tree recycling, please call Public Works Dept. (815)544-9256.