How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Prince William County In 2022

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — As Christmas comes and goes, you may wonder when is the best time to put out your Christmas tree on the curb. Depending on how early you got your tree, it may be starting to dry out.

In Prince William County, residents can have their tree picked up from the curb during the first two full weeks of January. To participate, residents can leave their tree curbside on their yard waste collection day. All refuse collection companies are required by the county to pick up yard waste, though the designated collection day may vary.

Curbside pick-up isn't the only option available to Prince William County residents. For those who would like to be rid of their tree before January, three facilities in Manassas and Gainesville are accepting trees now.

• The Prince William County Landfill, 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas
  • Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • The facility is closed on New Year's Day.
• The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility, 13000 Balls Ford Road in Manassas
  • Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • The facility is closed on New Year's Day.
• Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), 5399 Wellington Branch Road in Gainesville (near Rte.29 and I-66 interchange)
  • December 26 – January 9, 2022
    • The drop off area is located in the parking lot in the area outlined with safety cones to the right of the building.
    • For more information contact NOVEC at 703-335-0500 ext. 1600, or VegetationMgmt@novec.com.

Before setting out Christmas trees for recycling, remove all ornaments, tinsel and stands. Trees should not be placed in plastic bags.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends taking your Christmas tree outside after Christmas or when the tree is dried out, as dried-out trees can create a fire hazard. Dried-out trees should not be left inside a home or garage or leaning against a home.

Prince William County officials are also urging residents to check their trees for signs of the spottted lanternfly, an invasive insect. Mulching or composting a tree helps prevent the spread of invasive species.