Live Christmas Tree Recycling

recycle tree

Program Dates:


December 20th 2025 through January 31st 2026
 

What is Live Christmas Tree Recycling? 


It's the ultimate in re-gifting - give us your cut Christmas tree, and we'll turn it into mulch or compost, perfect for recycling back into local landscapes!
 
Please remove all tinsel, ornaments, lights, tree stands, plastic ties, etc., before bringing your natural, cut tree for recycling at our Reichs Ford Road facility.
 
(Frederick County does not provide curbside collection of Christmas trees, but many municipalities and homeowners' associations do; please inquire with your local town or HOA office for information.)


How to Drop Off A Christmas Tree At Our Reichs Ford Road Facility:

  • Live Christmas Trees can be brought  Monday-Saturday 7 AM-4:30 PM (closed Dec. 25th and January 1st)
  • Residential customers may bring Christmas trees loose and free of the items above to our Recycle Center yard waste drop-off at no cost, along with up to Five(5) 30-Gallon paper bags of Yard Waste.
  • Commercial or Residential customers may bring ONLY Christmas trees at NO cost through inbound Scale 1. The driver must furnish a Frederick County ID, utility bill, or work order.
  • There is no limit on the number of trees one vehicle can bring in; however, if a customer would also like to drop off trash or other yard waste, they must complete one transaction at a time. 
  • Offer of Free Christmas Tree Recycling only extended to Christmas trees; no other yard waste will be accepted at no cost.