Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Some of you are able to simply dump that shell-of-its-former-self Christmas tree by the side of the curb, it's usefulness no longer desired or needed.

Some of you aren't afforded that option, however, so Prince William County offers alternatives.

Sure, it involves a quick trip, but this is a way to make sure it goes on to have another life in the form of, say, compost or mulch.

The county has provided a list of sites to consider for tree disposal:

• The Prince William County Landfill at 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas. Monday - Saturday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The facility is closed New Year's Day. 703-792-4670
• The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility located at 13000 Balls Ford Road in Manassas. Monday - Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The facility is closed New Year's Day. 703-792-4670

• Leesylvania State Park located at 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive in Woodbridge (off Neabsco Road). Trees may be dropped off at Shelter 2 and will be used for habitat.

• Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) located at 5399 Wellington Branch Road in Gainesville. Dec. 26 – Jan. 9. The drop off area is located in the front parking lot in the area outlined with the orange safety cones. NOVEC will deliver the wood-chip mulch to interested customer-owners at no charge. 703-792-4670.

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