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Christmas Trees & Greenery

RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREE AND GREENERY

Man with tree at a grinderAfter removal of all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, nails and the tree stand, cut tree and greenery may be recycled at several convenient locations.  

Curbside pickup
As a part of the yard waste collection program, pick up of cut Christmas Trees, by trash and recycling collectors, is available on yard waste collection day, the first two full weeks of January.

The Prince William County Landfill, 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas
Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.;  Saturday, 8 a.m.- 5 p .m.
The facility is closed Sundays.

The Compost Facility, 13000 Hansen Farm Road in Manassas
Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.;  Saturday, 8 a.m.- 5 p .m.
The facility is closed Sundays.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), 5399 Wellington Branch Road in Gainesville (near Rte.29 and I-66 interchange)
December 26 – January 12, 2025
The drop-off area is in the parking lot, outlined with safety cones to the right of the building. For more information, contact NOVEC at  [email protected].

Prince William County encourages residents to closely inspect their freshly cut Christmas trees for any sign of the spotted lanternfly. Mulching or composting your Christmas tree will help to prevent the spread of invasive insects. More information on the spotted lanternfly is available here.