How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Loudoun County After 2025 Holidays

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — As much as families may want to extend the holiday season, live Christmas trees may have a time limit. 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 live Christmas trees for recycling at five locations from Dec. 26, 2025 to Jan. 20, 2026. Christmas trees can be recycled for free for residents, while vendors have to take them to the Loudoun County landfill and pay a fee.

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 for Christmas tree recycling are:

• Loudoun County Landfill Recycling Center: 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, VA 20175
• Game Protective Association: 16 South Berlin Pike, Lovettsville, VA 20180
• Franklin Park: 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville, VA 20132
• Claude Moore Park (use Loudoun Park Lane entrance, follow Loudoun Park Lane until it ends): 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA 20164
• Meadows Pool Parking Lot: 42920 Center Street, Chantilly, VA 20152

Residents with private curbside recycling services should seek more information about Christmas tree pickup from their homeowner's association, town office or private waste collector.