Here's How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Reston

RESTON, VA — The holidays are over, and the time has come to toss that Christmas tree before it becomes a fire hazard -- or at least before it becomes a painful reminder that it's back to the daily grind.

But before tossing it in the dumpster, consider a more environmentally friendly way of disposing of your (real) Christmas tree. Here's what you can do in Reston.

Fairfax County workers will be collecting Christmas trees for recycling when placed curbside on regular yard waste pickup days in the first two weeks of January. You must strip the trees clean of any ornaments, stands, bags or other foreign objects.

Note: This service is only available to Fairfax County customers of yard waste collection. If you aren't a customer, you'll have to take it to a county facility, which accepts yard waste for a fee. You can find more information about those facilities here.

If you have any questions, you can call 703-802-3322.

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