If you are ready to un-deck the halls, there are three local organizations helping you dispose of your Christmas tree safely this year, whether real or artificial.

For live trees, Hayes Arboretum in Richmond is collecting them in their first parking lot on Elks Road. You can drop them off for free between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. now through January 17th.

The Cope Environmental Center in Centerville is also accepting live trees in their southwest parking lot during business hours through January 16th. Remember, all live trees must be completely stripped of decorations before drop-off.

If you need to get rid of an artificial tree, the East Central Indiana "RE-Hub" on Fort Wayne Avenue is accepting those on Thursdays and Saturdays. They will take them boxed up or fully assembled.