How To Get Rid Of Christmas Trees In Herndon 2023

HERNDON, VA — As Christmas comes and goes, residents will need to get rid of their live Christmas trees in the coming days. Christmas tree recycling will be provided in the coming days by the Town of Herndon, Fairfax County and private collectors.

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.

For Town of Herndon collection customers, Christmas trees will be picked up Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 4-6; and Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 11-13. Trees will only be picked up on a customer's yard trash day. Remove all decorations from the tree, including tinsel, and place the as close to the curb as possible.

For Fairfax County collection customers, Christmas trees will be collected from Jan. 2 to 13. Lights, decorations and stands must be removed to ensure trees will be collected. After Jan. 13, schedule a brush special collection for Christmas tree removal.

If you don't receive curbside collection services from Fairfax County, check collection policies with your private hauler.