Starting today there will be free parking in Butler through Christmas, Dec. 25.

Parking meters in the streets and in the authority parking lots, including the tier garage, will be free.

However, two-hour parking limits and other parking restrictions will be enforced.

This parking change comes from city council and the Butler Parking Authority, and was announced today by Mayor Maggie Stock.

The Butler County Department of Recycling and Waste Management has designated three Christmas tree recycling centers this year in Center Township, Evans City and Slippery Rock.Back to Nature, 840 Mercer Road, Center Township, will accept trees until the end of January. Drop-off is free, and pickup is available for a small fee. It can be reached at 724-287-7921.Seneca Lanfill/Tri-County Recycling, 421 Hartmann Road, Evans City, also will accept trees until the end of next month. There is a $5 fee to drop off. It can be reached at 724-625-9000.Trees can be dropped off at Slippery Rock Community Park, 320 N. Main St., Slippery Rock, until Jan. 12. Drop-off is free. For information, call 724-794-8180.