LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation will accept discarded Christmas trees from residents beginning Friday, December 27 through Sunday, January 12. The drop-off location is in the city lot across from the Aquatic Center located at 100 Park Avenue. The trees are composted into mulch and used as organic cover throughout city parks. Residents may help themselves to the mulch free of charge. Christmas trees must remain whole and free of ornaments, lighting, tinsel, etc. Please do not bring any other trash such as yard trimmings, artificial Christmas trees, appliances, or household items.