Do not place the cords under rugs or in paths of travel. Check your smoke detectors. If battery powered, the batteries should be changed twice each year. The Fire Department suggests that you change the batteries when you adjust clocks for Day Light Savings. Do not attempt to burn branches from the tree it in your fireplace.
Dry trees throw off a tremendous amount of heat and and can create a dangerous fire.
After taking down the tree, leave it at the curbside for recycling.