Used Christmas trees can have another life after the holiday season.
Natural trees donated to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program can give a home to fish in many Kentucky lakes in the coming year. This annual program uses evergreens adonated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that help fish thrive. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife began accepting evergreen trees Dec. 26 and will accepted them through Jan. 16, 2026, at 37 drop-off locations across the state. Trees should be real, not artificial, and should be free of lights, garland and decorations. Limbs, wreaths, brush or other plants will not be accepted.
The closest drop off spot is the Corbin City Garage located between Engineer Street and Wallins Towing on US25W.
