How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Arlington In 2022

ARLINGTON, VA — As Christmas comes and goes, you may wonder when is the best time to put out your Christmas tree on the curb. Depending on how early you got your tree, it may be starting to dry out.

In Arlington, residents will be able to start putting out their trees for recycling starting on Monday, Jan. 3. Christmas trees will be collected through Jan. 14.

After Jan. 14, Christmas trees are handled at curbside as part of regular year-round yard waste collection. Trees taller than 8-feet will need to be dismantled.

Make sure the tree is bare of decorations, ornaments and stands and is ready for composting. The tree also should not be placed in a plastic bag.

Residents without regular curbside pickup, including those living in townhomes, apartments and condominiums, can bring Christmas trees to the Solid Waste Bureau’s Earth Products Yard in Shirlington. For safe drop-off, call 703-228-5000 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. to schedule a weekday appointment. You will need proof of residence in Arlington to drop off a Christmas tree.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends taking your Christmas tree outside after Christmas or when the tree is dried out, as dried-out trees can create a fire hazard. Dried-out trees should not be left inside a home or garage or leaning against a home.