Keep Paris Beautiful Hosts Annual Tree Giveaway and Electronics Recycling Event

The free community event will provide over 1,000 tree saplings and accept a wide range of recyclable electronics and appliances.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Keep Paris Beautiful, a local nonprofit organization, is hosting its 17th annual Tree Giveaway and Electronics Recycle event on February 28th in the Lamar County Courthouse parking lot. The event will provide free two-foot-tall bare root saplings of various tree species, as well as an opportunity for residents to drop off a wide range of recyclable electronics and home appliances at no cost.

Why it matters

This event supports the community's environmental initiatives by encouraging tree planting and responsible electronics disposal. The tree giveaway helps increase the city's tree canopy, while the electronics recycling helps divert waste from landfills and promotes sustainability.

The details

At the south end of the parking lot, Keep Paris Beautiful board members will distribute over 1,000 free tree saplings, including Shumard Oak, Nuttall Oak, Cherry Bark Oak, Pecan, and Bald Cypress. Each family can receive up to 5 trees, depending on availability. On the north end, residents can drop off a variety of recyclable electronics and home appliances, such as computers, monitors, televisions, printers, stereo equipment, kitchen appliances, and more. City of Paris workers will be on-site to assist with unloading.

  • The event will take place on February 28, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The players

Keep Paris Beautiful

A local nonprofit organization that organizes community events and initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and beautification in Paris, Texas.

Julia Trigg Crawford

The Executive Director of Keep Paris Beautiful.

Texas Forestry Service

A state agency that provides expertise and resources for tree planting and forestry management in Texas.

Keystone Enterprises

A local business partner that supports the electronics recycling portion of the event.

United Way of Lamar County

A local nonprofit organization that collaborates with Keep Paris Beautiful on community initiatives.

City of Paris

The local municipal government that provides resources and support for the event.

Lamar County Government

The county-level government that partners with Keep Paris Beautiful to host the event.

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What they’re saying

“Keep Paris Beautiful is excited to host this event for the 17th year. People have been asking us about the trees and recycling for months, and we're glad the day is finally here. After last week's winter weather, we'll all enjoy getting back in our yards to plant these little trees. They go fast, so make sure and arrive early to get the best selection.”

— Julia Trigg Crawford, Executive Director, Keep Paris Beautiful (myparistexas.com)

What’s next

The event organizers encourage local businesses, schools, banks, and churches to gather up their old electronics and appliances to drop off at the event, in order to maximize the amount of recyclable materials collected.

The takeaway

This annual event demonstrates Keep Paris Beautiful's commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. By providing free trees and electronics recycling, the organization is empowering Paris residents to make a positive impact on their local environment.