If you have a live Christmas tree and need somewhere to dispose it, Cape Girardeau Public Works has a solution. It’s hired a mulching company to come in and turn the trees into compost, which is provided to city residents for free during the spring.Here are a few options for live tree disposal:You can schedule a special curbside pickup for $6.60 a tree, available on January 7, 14, 28, or February 4, 11, 25. Call (573) 339-6351 to schedule. You can drop off your live tree for free during January at the southeast corner of Arena Park.