Christmas Tree Recycling Next Week

Arlington County wants you to know that Christmas tree collection will occur on your regular trash and recycling day next week and the week after, Jan. 3-14. The county requests that all trees be stripped of decorations and plastic and be placed outside alone before 6am. These trees will be mulched and used for gardening purposes.

After Jan. 14, any remaining trees may still be placed on the curb, but won't be recycled and reintroduced to the circle of life.

As for those who live in apartments, condos, or anywhere else that isn't serviced by county curbside pickup, here are your instructions:

"Residents that do not have curbside recycling service... may also bring their Christmas trees to the Solid Waste Bureau during the Christmas tree collection season. Please call 703-228-6570 to schedule an appointment between 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Solid Waste Bureau is located at the Arlington Trades Center, 4300 S. 29th St. Residents will need to show proof of residence in Arlington, such as a driver's license. Trees may also be dropped off the first Saturday of each month at the Trades Center without an appointment. Please call 703-228-6570 to make an appointment or for additional information."