Don't want to just chuck your Christmas tree in the trash? It can be used to make mulch or even feeding areas for fish or birds.

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In most cases, Christmas decorations, including artificial trees, ornaments and string lights, can be recycled.

Millions of real Christmas trees are purchased every year. And making the annual trip to a tree farm or lot where cut trees are on sale is a favorite holiday tradition for many of us.

Staten Islanders can choose between curbside collection or participating in Mulchfest, where trees are turned into compost for city parks and gardens.