Fourteen city parks will accept single trees from residents any time through Sunday, Jan. 6. Trees should be placed in designated areas where special collection bins are located. Last year approximately 80,000 trees were recycled into mulch for use on city projects. In the North Central community, the collection sites include:

    • Mountain View Park, 7th Avenue south of Peoria Avenue

    • Washington Park, Maryland and 23rd Avenue

    • Madison Park, Glenrosa Avenue and 16th Street

    • Los Olivos Park, Devonshire Avenue and 28th Street

    Sites are open 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. The service is free to Phoenix residents.

    A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales also will accept trees at no charge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 5. Phoenix stores are located at 4050 E. Indian School Road and 15634 N. 32 St.

    For more information, call 602-262-7251, e-mail pwserve@phoenix. gov, or visit phoenix.gov/publicworks.