Christmas Tree Recycling in Arlington, VA
1 drop-off site and curbside pickup.
Season Dates
The season shown, on a December to February calendar.
Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027
Drop-off Sites
1 of 1 have no street address to show on the map.
| Site | Address | Hours | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Bureau's Earth Products Yard in Shirlington For residents without regular curbside pickup, including those living in townhomes, apartments and condominiums. Page gives no street address. | Not listed | By appointment; call 703-228-5000 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. to schedule a weekday appointment | Directions |
Curbside Pickup
Place trees at the curb no later than 6 a.m. along with carts on your regular trash collection day, from Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, after removing all decorations, nails and stands.
Arlington's Christmas tree recycling is the city's program for collecting trees this season, either at the curb or at a drop-off site. Trees are collected from Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027. Set your tree out or drop it off during that window.
How Christmas Tree Pickup Works in Arlington
Curbside pickup is available to residents only, so the city collects trees from homes in Arlington. You can also use a drop-off site instead of the curb. Trees too long for the curb must go through a scheduled brush collection instead.
Drop-off Sites in Arlington
Trees can be taken to 1 drop-off site: Solid Waste Bureau's Earth Products Yard in Shirlington. Drop-off is also limited to residents, and it runs during Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027.
How to Get Your Tree Ready
- Remove all decorations, nails and stands before placing the tree at the curb.
- Do not place trees in plastic bags.
- Trees 8 feet long and over must be removed through a scheduled brush collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Can I Recycle My Christmas Tree in Arlington?
Collection runs from Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027.
Does Arlington Pick Up Christmas Trees at the Curb?
Yes. Place trees at the curb no later than 6 a.m. along with carts on your regular trash collection day, from Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, after removing all decorations, nails and stands.
Do I Need to Remove Decorations and the Stand?
Remove all decorations, nails and stands before placing the tree at the curb. Do not place trees in plastic bags.
Do I Need to Live in Arlington to Drop Off a Tree?
Yes. Tree drop-off is for Arlington residents only.
Nearby Cities With Drop-off Sites
| Washington, DC | 5 mi | 3 drop-off sites |
| Baltimore, MD | 39 mi | 1 drop-off site |
Sources
- arlingtonva.us · Retrieved Oct 20, 2026