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December 19, 2014

Wondering what to do with your freshly-cut Christmas tree once the holidays are over? Here's your answer! Community Waste Disposal (CWD) will collect clean, natural Christmas trees from your usual collection point beginning Friday, Dec. 26. Trees will be picked up on your assigned trash day. The final day for tree collection is Wednesday, Jan. 7.

 

Because the trees will be composted, residents must remove tree stands and all decorations, including tinsel. Flocked trees will not be collected and must be taken to the Custer Road Transfer Station. Trees taller than six feet in height must be cut into two sections. Remember to place trees at least two feet from all obstacles, including trash and recycling carts.

 

Residents may also use the City's do-it-yourself disposal option. Clean, natural trees may be taken to the Texas Pure Products Wood Grinding Facility at the Custer Road Transfer Station (9901 Custer Road). Residents must present current water bill and driver's license. Addresses on both documents must match. For more information on either tree disposal option, visit CityOfAllen.org/HolidayTrash.

The Irish Tenors at Allen Event Center: Get Your Tickets Now!

Experience a magical night of music without venturing far from home! Backed for the first time by the Allen Philharmonic, The Irish Tenors will bring their Premiere Irish Christmas Celebration Tour to the Allen Event Center on Sunday.

 

The Irish Tenors (consisting of Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan) have been touring together since 1998. They've dazzled audiences at Radio City Music Hall and Sydney Opera House and performed live on The Today Show, Good Morning America and numerous PBS specials. With holiday classics featured each year on this unique tour, The Irish Tenors have become Christmas tradition for families around the world.

 

Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com. You can also order by phone at 800.745.3000 or by visiting the Allen Event Center Box Office at 200 E. Stacy Road. 

Holiday Hours for City of Allen Facilities

Most City of Allen facilities will close or observe limited hours for the upcoming holidays. For schedules not listed below, please contact the facility directly.


Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day:

  • City of Allen Municipal Complex (including Municipal Court) 
  • Allen Public Library
  • Joe Farmer Recreation Center
  • Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
  • Allen Senior Recreation Center
  • Allen Animal Shelter
  • Allen Event Center (box office and administration offices)
  • The Edge Visitor Center (park open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve)
Closed Christmas Day Only:
  • Allen Community Ice Rink
  • The Courses at Watters Creek
Closing Early:
  • Allen Public Library will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 and Dec. 31.
  • Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31.
  • The Edge @ Allen Station Park will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31 
  • Joe Farmer Recreation Center will close at 6 p.m. Dec. 31.
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