Skip to content

Free Christmas Tree Recycling at County Solid Waste Sites

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste is offering free Christmas Tree recycling to Washington County residents. All lights, ornaments, and nails must be removed from the tree. Trees will be accepted daily beginning Tuesday, December 27, 2022, through Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  
 
Christmas Tree Recycling Locations: 
 
Please note: All locations will accept a maximum of 2-trees per household. 
  • Forty West Landfill, one mile west of Huyett’s Crossroads off Route 40 on Earth Care Road (Monday – Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 
  • Greensburg Convenience Center, 13125 Bikle Road (Tuesday – Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.)
  • Hancock Convenience Center, 6502 Hess Road (Tuesday – Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) 
  • Kaetzel Convenience Center, 2926 Kaetzel Road (Tuesday – Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) 
  • Dargan Convenience Center, 2201 Dargan School Road (Tuesday – Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) 
 
For additional information, please contact Washington County Public Relations and Marketing at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].

Other news:

CORRECTION: New Payment Processing Fees Effective July 1, 2025: 3.3% Credit Card Fee or $1.95 Flat Fee for E-Check Payments

CORRECTION: New Payment Processing Fees Effective July 1, 2025: 3.3% Credit Card Fee or $1.95 Flat Fee for E-Check Payments

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 14, 2025) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the implementation of a 3.3% credit card processing fee, effective July…
3.5% Credit Card Processing Fee Implemented for Water and Sewer Bill Payments Effective July 1, 2025

3.5% Credit Card Processing Fee Implemented for Water and Sewer Bill Payments Effective July 1, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 14, 2023) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the implementation of a 3.5% credit…
Temporary Closure of Public Safety Training Center for Facility-Wide Training Exercise

Temporary Closure of Public Safety Training Center for Facility-Wide Training Exercise

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 14, 2025) – Washington County Government announces that the Public Safety Training Center will be closed to…