Community Corner
Christmas Tree Recycling in Prince George's County
Santa has come and gone. Here's how to dispose of your Christmas tree.
Christmas may be over, but Prince George's County can still put your natural trees, wreaths and garlands to good use as part of its yard waste recycling program.
“I encourage all County residents to go green this holiday season and recycle their Christmas tree," Adam Ortiz, director of the Department of Environmental Resources Waste Management Division, said in a press release.
“By doing so, you will dispose of your tree in an eco-friendly way, and will help decrease the amount of debris hauled to the landfill and create a valuable resource that can later be used for landscaping,” Ortiz stated.
Collected trees will be shredded into mulch for the county's annual spring mulch giveaway.
Those with county yard waste pickup should leave undecorated trees on their curbs prior to 6:30 a.m. on the regular yard waste collection day. Trees must be free of all lights, decorations and tinsel prior to curb placement.
Trees can also be dropped off free of charge at the Prince George’s County Yard Waste Composting Facility at 6601 Southeast Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Trees can also be dropped off for free at the Brown Station Road Public Convenience Center located at 3501 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Trees should be free of all lights, decorations, plastic bags and tinsel prior to drop off at the county facilities.
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