How To Recycle Christmas Trees Around Loudoun County After Holidays

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — In Loudoun County, there are several ways to get rid of your live Christmas tree once the holidays are over.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends taking out Christmas trees when they are dry due to the fire hazard. The organization said trees will dry out over time and be more likely to catch fire quickly than a well-watered tree. Annual home fires caused by Christmas trees averaged 155 between 2018 and 2022, causing an average four resident deaths, seven residents injuries and $15 million in direct property damage.

Loudoun County will accept Christmas trees for recycling at five locations from Dec. 26 to Jan. 20, 2025. Christmas trees can be recycled for free in the large green collection containers. Ornaments, lights, tinsel, wire, stands and tree bags must be removed. Artificial trees and wreaths are not accepted. Trees will be turned into mulch, which Loudoun County residents can receive for free year-round at the county's landfill.

Locations are:

• Leesburg: Loudoun County Landfill Recycling Center, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, 20175, Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Lovettsville: Game Protective Association, 16 South Berlin Pike, Lovettsville, 20180, right side parking area in the back, open daily.
• Purcellville: Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville, 20132, open daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• South Riding: Meadows Pool Parking Lot, 42920 Center Street, South Riding, 20152, open daily.
• Sterling: Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, 20164, use Loudoun Park Lane entrance, follow Loudoun Park Lane to end. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents who receive curbside recycling service may also contact their recycling service provider, homeowners association or town office for more information on Christmas tree collections.