Holiday Tree Drop-off Locations

When the holiday season is over, recycle trees by dropping them off at one of the available locations in Washington County. Tree stands, plastic bags, tinsel, wire, lights, and all other decorations must be removed.

Find a drop-off location

• Do not leave your tree in your yard all winter as a precaution against elongate hemlock scale (EHS).
• Holiday/Christmas trees have not been found to be infested with EHS.
• However, this best practice will help reduce spread if the pest is found on holiday/Christmas trees.

Recycle Old Holiday Lights at the Environmental Center

String lights & cords might add flare to your tree or home, but they are far from festive in your recycling cart. Lights and cords get tangled at recycling processing facilities and should never be placed in your curbside recycling cart. Instead, bring them to the Environmental Center for proper disposal. 

Location & hours

Recycle Packaging Better

This year, more than ever, people are choosing to order holiday gifts online, resulting in a historic volume of mail and package deliveries. Take time to break down your packaging and recycle items properly. 

Lessen the Waste of Leftovers

This year, holiday gatherings might look a little smaller than usual. Think about planning holiday meals for fewer people by visiting savethefood.com for ideas on how to estimate how much food you need and reduce the amount of waste generated.

This is also a great time to start collecting food scraps with a free starter kit. Learn more and sign up online. 

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