How To Get Rid Of Christmas Trees In Ashburn Area

LOUNDOUN COUNTY, VA — Among the many signs that the holiday season finally has run its course is the somewhat sad spectacle of spent Christmas trees, stripped of their lights and tinsel, lying outside by the curb for several days until being picked up and hauled away to points unknown. Well, here's a way to spare yourself having to look at the daily reminder that the fun's done.

Loudoun County is offering five locations for residents to drop off their Christmas trees for recycling beginning Tuesday through Jan. 20. The trees will be converted into mulch, which is available for free year-round at the Loudoun County landfill. Residents who receive curbside yard waste recycling services should contact their homeowners association, town office or recycling service provider for Christmas tree pickup dates.

Whether dropping a tree off at one of the county's collection sites or at the curb, remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, wire, stand and tree bag. Dispose of the tree bag in your regular trash. If you wish to recycle a natural wreath, remove all wires, bows, twine, lights and any other ornamentation.

Please note that the Christmas Tree Recycling Program is a public service for Loudoun County residents only. Tree vendors operating in Loudoun County who have leftover trees may recycle them at the Loudoun County landfill for $62 a ton. Netting, rope, wire, tags and other items must be removed prior to recycling.
Here are the drop-off locations:

• Leesburg: Loudoun County Landfill Recycling Center, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, 20175, Open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Lovettsville: Game Protective Association, 16 South Berlin Pike, Lovettsville, 20180, Open daily.
• Purcellville: Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville, 20132, Open daily, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• South Riding: Town Hall, 43055 Center Street, rear parking lot next to tennis court.
• Sterling: Claude Moore Park (use Loudoun Park Lane entrance), 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, 20164, Open daily, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit www.loudoun.gov/Landfill or call 703-771-5500 for more information. Or, information about the program is available online at www.loudoun.gov/TreeRecycling.

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