HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste is pleased to offer free Christmas tree recycling to Washington County residents. This seasonal service will be available daily from December 26, 2024, through January 31, 2025.
Residents are reminded to remove all lights, ornaments, and nails before recycling their trees. Each household may recycle a maximum of two trees.
Christmas Tree Recycling Locations and Hours:
- Forty West Landfill
One mile west of Huyett’s Crossroads off Route 40 on Earth Care Road
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Greensburg Convenience Center
13125 Bikle Road
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Hancock Convenience Center
6502 Hess Road
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Kaetzel Convenience Center
2926 Kaetzel Road
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Dargan Convenience Center
2201 Dargan School Road
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This recycling program provides an environmentally friendly way to dispose of Christmas trees and reduces waste in local landfills.
For additional information, please contact Washington County Public Relations and Marketing at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].
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