MAINE, USA — Christmas has come and gone and many people will spend this weekend putting away decorations and getting rid of trees.
According to Lowes' website, it's safest to remove the tree before it dries out completely to prevent it from starting a fire.
Then Lowes suggests covering it with a large plastic bag and taking it outside.
Experts say never to burn pieces of your tree in a fireplace or wood stove because it can cause chimney fires.
Many towns and cities in Maine will collect trees for you, some of the towns instructions can be found here.