You got through Christmas, Austin, but the holiday isn't through with you: Now you'll need to know the best way to toss the Christmas tree and all that wrapping and packaging from opened presents.

What do you do with the tree?

Austin homeowners who get their trash picked up by the city at the curb can recycle their trees there, too — but all decorations and stands must be removed. Austin Resource Recovery says you can put out your tree by 6:30 a.m. on your regular trash collection day. Trees taller than 6 feet should be cut in half, but don't put the tree in a plastic bag.

What if you're not a curbside customer?

The city says all residents may take their trees to the recycling drop-off site at the Zilker Park polo fields — but trees with artificial snow are not accepted, and trees must have no decorations or stands still on them. You can drop trees off between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or next weekend, Jan. 5 and 6.

Mulch collected from the trees will be available at the drop-off location free on a first-come, first-served basis starting Jan. 17 — be sure to have your own containers.

What if you don't live in Austin?

These locations are accepting trees for recycling free of charge:

Texas Disposal Systems: 3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor, or Eco Depot at 4001 RM 620 South, Bee Cave.Organics By Gosh: 13602 FM 969, AustinWalker Aero Environmental (JV Dirt): 3600 FM 973 North, AustinWhittlesey Landscape Supplies: 3219 Interstate 35 South, Round Rock, or 629 Dalton Lane, AustinTravis County Transfer Station: 2625 Woodall Drive, LeanderTravis County East Service Center: 6013 Blue Bluff Road, AustinDel Valle Softball Complex (behind the South Rural Community Center): 3614 FM 973, Del Valle

As at the Zilker drop-off, trees and decorations must be free of flocking, lights, ornaments, metal and other nonliving items, or you can be charged a fee. More information is available at austintexas.gov/department/holiday-tree-recycling.

The city of San Marcos also offers these recycling resources, with more information at 512-393-8407:

Christmas tree drop off: Now through Jan. 11 at 401 E. Hopkins St. (Grant Harris parking lot). Trees with no ornaments or tinsel will be mulched on site, with mulch will be available to residents for free.Curbside service: Now through Jan. 31. Trees up to 4 feet long can be bundled with twine — not wire — and set out on residents’ normal trash or green waste pickup day.Green waste cart: Trees may be cut up and placed in green waste carts, or use paper yard bags and place next to your green waste cart for pickup.Brush drop-off: Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The brush drop-off can be reached by taking the San Marcos Animal Shelter entrance at 750 River Road and following the signs.

What can you do with your used wrapping paper?

Wrapping paper and cardboard can go into the blue single-stream recycling cart. But wrapping paper with glitter or foil cannot be recycled and should go in the trash, Austin Resource Recovery says.

What else will the drop-off center take?

Austin's Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center at 2514 Business Center Drive in Southeast Austin is a great option if you want to recycle old electronics and batteries, especially if you got new gadgets for Christmas. Visit Austin Resource Recovery's "What Do I Do With" website at austintexas.gov/what-do-i-do. The interactive site lets you type in a household item and find out which city service can help you dispose of it.

When will trash be picked up?

If you live in Austin and your collection day falls on New Year's Day, then your trash, recycling and yard trimmings/compost pickup slides forward one day. Also be aware that the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center will be closed New Year's Day.