Recycle Christmas Trees at Hartwell and Thurmond Lakes for Fish Habitat

South Carolinians can recycle real Christmas trees to support fish habitats at Hartwell Lake and Thurmond Lake.
Drop-off locations include Twin Lakes boat ramp (Pickens County), Coneross boat ramp (Oconee County), and Mount Lebanon Elementary School (Anderson County) for Hartwell Lake, as well as Below Dam Day Use Park, Dorn Boat Ramp, and Parksville Day Use Area for Thurmond Lake.
Hartwell accepts trees Dec. 26, 2024, to Jan. 26, 2025, and Thurmond accepts them Dec. 20, 2024, to Jan. 17, 2025. Trees must be free of decorations, and artificial trees are not accepted.
For details, contact Park Ranger Jason Corder (706-856-0332) or Conservation Biologist Evan Brashier (864-333-1159).