Border Fire initially started 6:23 p.m. Jan. 1 in San Diego County. Since its discovery 14 hours ago, it has burned 16.9 acres. A fire crew of 92 has been working on site and they managed to contain 5% of the fire by Thursday morning. The cause of it remains under investigation.

There's a sustainable way to get rid of your Christmas tree after the holiday. Why it matters: San Diego's recycling program turns our festive firs into compost, wood chips and mulch products rather than letting them rot in a landfill.

Howard County residents can recycle live Christmas trees through the county’s Merry Mulch program, in which the once-festive plants will be turned into compost and mulch at the Alpha Ridge Landfill composting facility in Marriottsville rather than being sent to the landfill.

It's about that time when you're thinking of putting away your Christmas decorations which may include a real Christmas tree.

Recycle your Christmas tree at 75 drop-off locations across New York City during Mulchfest, which runs through Sunday, January 12.

The holiday season is over, and it's time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree. But don't just toss it in the trash. There are several ways to recycle your tree responsibly or give it a second life.