When, How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Herndon

HERNDON, VA -- The Town of Herndon will be picking up Christmas trees Jan. 8-10, but only on town residents' regular trash days. All decorations must be removed and the tree should be placed as close to the curb as possible.

Here is the schedule for recycling and trash collection during the holidays:

Recycling

• Monday, Dec. 30 – All town recycling will be collected
• Tuesday, Dec. 31 – No recycling collection

Trash Collection

• Tuesday, Dec. 31 – Trash normally collected on Wednesday will be collected on Tuesday
• Wednesday, Jan. 1 – No collection
• Thursday, Jan. 2 – Normal Thursday collection
• Friday, Dec. 27 & Jan. 3 – Normal Friday collection

Residents receiving private collection services should check with their collector.

Another option is recycling your tree at the I-66 Transfer Station or the I-95 Landfill Complex. A $7 fee is charged for recycling your tree. All ornaments and decorations must be removed before disposal.

Here are some ways to recycle trees from the National Christmas Tree Association:

• Christmas trees are biodegradable, which means recycled or reused for mulch and other purposes. Here are some ways to recycle trees from the National Christmas Tree Association:
• Curbside pick-up for recycling: Many providers will collect trees during regular pickup schedules on the two weeks following Christmas. There are often requirements for size, removing ornaments, flocking, etc.
• Yard waste: Cut the tree to fit loosely into your yard waste container.
• Tree recycling/mulching programs: Tree recycling and mulching programs are a fast-growing trend in communities throughout the nation. Check with your local department of public works for information. They chip and shred the trees, then make the mulch available for use in your garden. Your hauler will notify you of pick-up dates in your area. Be sure to check with your local hauler.
• Nonprofit pickup: Call for an appointment to have a nonprofit organization in your area pickup your tree. Some Boy Scout troops offer a pickup service for a small donation.