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Washington County Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling for Residents

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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