FREDERICK, Md. – Monday, January 20 marks the last day that residents can recycle Christmas trees at one of Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling’s drop-off locations. Trees must be natural and all decorations must be removed (no lights, ornaments, tinsel, etc.) in order to be accepted. Drop-off sites are located at:
- Reichs Ford Road Yard Waste Recycling Site – 9031 Reichs Ford RD, Frederick
- Ballenger Creek Park (second parking lot on the left) – 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick
- Eyler Road Park (fenced area on the right) – 30 Eyler RD, Thurmont
- Kemptown Park (lower left parking lot) – 3456B Kemptown Church Rd, Monrovia
- Point of Rocks Ruritan Club (left side of parking lot) – 1637 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks
- Remsburg Park (first parking lot on the left), 7408 Holter Road, Middletown
There is no cost to this service. Once collected, trees will be recycled as part of Frederick County’s yard waste and compost program. This program provides mulch and Revive Compost for agricultural, commercial, and residential use. Revive Compost meets EPA standards for direct food application and is available year-round for $15 per ton at the Reichs Ford Road facility.
The Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling provides integrated waste management for the county and its residents with waste reduction, recycling, and disposal programs. More information on these and associated events can be found by calling 301-600-2960, @FrederickRecycles on Facebook and Instagram, and online at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov under “Departments.”