Trash for Trees

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By Kyle Midura

Story Published: Dec 4, 2009 at 7:45 PM MST

Story Updated: Dec 5, 2009 at 12:10 AM MST

BILLINGS - Since 1980, the Trash for Trees program has planted more than a 1,000 trees in Billings' parks.

The program has recycling bins throughout the city, and money from recycled items is used to buy the trees.

Park Supervisor Dean Sjolseth said they expect to bring in about $3,000 dollars this year, which should amount to about 20 trees. Over the years, they've found buying bigger trees costs more, but leads to a better survival rate.

"I've been here quite a few years and I go through the parks where I planted a tree 20 years ago, and they're 30 feet high,” said Sjolseth, “that's pretty rewarding."

If you're looking to drop off some of your recyclable aluminum, cardboard, or newspapers you can do so at any of these sites:

Rose Park off 22nd St. West

Veterans Park North Lot

Lowe's on King Ave

Castle Rock Park in the Heights

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