The Department of Public Works Environmental Resources Division announces free Christmas tree drop-off locations will be available beginning Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 7. Trees must be free of ornaments, tinsel, lighting, and plastic bags. Collected Christmas trees will be shredded into mulch. A list of drop-off locations and hours are listed below.
24 Hour Drop-off Sites for Christmas Tree Recycling: signs will be posted
- Breeze Farm Recycling Center, 15950 Cobb Island Rd, Cobb Island
- Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Road, Waldorf
• Charles County Courthouse, Talbot Street, La Plata
- Gilbert Run Recycling Center, 13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall
- Pinefield Park, Pinefield Road, Waldorf
- Piney Church Yard Road Mulch Facility, 5370 Piney Church Road, Waldorf
- Route 5 Park N’ Ride, Mattawoman-Beantown Rd, Waldorf
- Radio Station Road, Radio Station Road, La Plata (across from Laurel Springs Park in La Plata)
- Ruth B. Swann Memorial Park, 3100 Ruth B Swann Drive, Bryans Road
- St. Nicholas Drive, Waldorf (Off Smallwood Drive)
Facility Locations With Limited Hours for Christmas Tree Recycling:
- Billingsly Road Recycling Center (12305 Billingsley Road, Waldorf): Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Pisgah Recycling Center (6645 Mason Springs Road, La Plata): Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, call the Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division, 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
