Malik said there’s no right or wrong way to do it, whether you put it out with curbside garbage or find a tree-recycling program, but it needs to be out of the house after six weeks.

Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2023/12/19/make-sure-your-christmas-tree-is-healthy-hydrated-and-not-a-fire-hazard-with-these-expert-tips/