In 2021, the city of Wichita received $72.4 million and Sedgwick County received $100.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. At the time, it was a lifeline for the local governments, allowing them to continue services and to pay staff who would have otherwise been laid off for an extended period.

It's that time of year again — the holidays are winding down with Christmas having come to an end. And for many, that means figuring out where and how to get rid of their tree.

If you have a fir tree drying out and shedding needles in your living room, there are several ways to dispose of or repurpose the tree to keep holiday clean-up to a minimum.

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services reminds all residents to take advantage of its convenient disposal programs.