How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Woodbridge In 2023

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Christmas has come and gone in Prince William County. Now, residents throughout the county are left with the husk of a tree in their living rooms.

When your Christmas tree needs to go out on the curb depends on when you got it, what condition it's in, and whether it was properly watered.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, trees that dry out can pose a fire hazard. The association recommends residents do not leave dried out trees inside homes or garages, or placed against the home outside.

In Prince William County, residents have several options to dispose of their trees as they enter the new year.

In the first two weeks of January, christmas trees will be collected from curbsides on a weekly basis as part of the county's yard waste collection. More information about the collection program, including schedules, is available online.

Prince William County will also offer three drop-off facilities for Christmas trees:

• The Prince William County Landfill, 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas
• The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility, 13000 Balls Ford Road in Manassas
• Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), 5399 Wellington Branch Road in Gainesville (near Rte.29 and I-66 interchange)

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

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