The City of Hoover is once again partnering with Alabama Power to reuse live Christmas trees after the holidays.

But this year there is a different drop-off location than last year. Last year the trees could be dropped off at Hoover Sports Park Central, but this year the drop-off point was moved two miles east to 300 Municipal Lane on a lot behind the Hoover Public Library.

People can drop off their arborvitae at this location any time between Dec. 26 and Jan. 31, city officials said. Signs will be posted at the parking lot entry and drop-off point.

Alabama Power plans to use the trees in a fish habitat improvement program.

“Since 1993, we have repurposed Christmas trees and building structures to place in our company-managed reservoirs as fish attracting devices,” Alabama Power said in a written statement. “During this time we have recycled over 60,000 trees. We bundle trees and anchor them with concrete blocks, then record the locations with a GPS for the public to access. We typically work with fishing clubs, lake clubs, school fishing teams or others interested in running this program.”

As reservoirs age, the natural structure and trees and stumps that provide cover for fish begin to deteriorate. Alabama Power seeks to improve these habitats. Algae forms on the Christmas trees, attracting macroinvertebrates and insect colonies, which in turn attract small fish. Ultimately they will attract larger fish and then fishermen.

Colin Conner, Hoover’s director of horticulture and urban forestry, said in a written statement that the city values ​​its relationship with Alabama Power and wants to support the company’s efforts in energy services and environmental protection.

Hoover residents can also leave their discarded Christmas trees at the curb of their home for pickup and then submit a “bulky item pickup” request to the city. This request can be made in a variety of ways, including through the My Hoover Connect app, by email at [email protected], or by phone at 205-739-7311.

However, trees picked from the side of the road are not used for the Alabama Power program, city officials said.