The City of Frederick Christmas Tree Drop Off and Recycling Program will begin on December 26, 2024, and continue through January 31, 2025. The designated drop-off locations are:
Harry Grove Stadium (lower parking lot): 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, MD 21703Husky Park (Yard 2): 530 Highland Street, Frederick, MD 21701Tasker’s Chance (parking lot behind Westridge Shopping Center): 1100 Key Parkway, Frederick, MD 21702Max Kehne (parking lot): 1100 W 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21701
A designated drop-off area will be marked with signs at each park. Please ensure all trees are free of ornaments, garland, tinsel, lights, and/or tree stands. Please remove any plastic bags from around the trees.
As part of the City of Frederick’s recycling efforts, Christmas trees are collected annually and ground into mulch. This effort has many beneficial results and conserves space in the landfill.
Mulch is good for:
Soil temperature moderationMoisture/water retentionReduction of competition (weeds)Recycling of nutrients through decompositionConserves City funds through a reduction of purchased mulch
For questions, contact the Parks Department at 301-600-1430 or jdent@cityoffrederickmd.gov, or the Department of Public Works at 301-600-1440. Please join the City of Frederick to conserve resources and help the environment.