Six Christmas Tree Recycling Sites Around Frederick County

They’ll remain open through January 20th.Frederick, Md (KM) When it comes time to take down your Christmas tree, the Frederick County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling says you can recycle it rather than throw it in the trash.There are six sites around the County where residents can drop off their trees:*The Reichs Ford Road Yard Waste Recycling Site at 9031 Reichs Ford Road In Frederick.*Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike in Frederick,  at the second parking lot on the left.*Eyler Road Park,  30 Eyler Road in Thurmont, at the fenced area on the right*Kemptown Park at 3456B Kemptown Church Road in Monrovia, in the lower left parking lot*The Point of Rocks Ruritan Club, 1637 Ballenger Creek Pike in Point of Rocks, at the left side of the parking lot*Remsburg Park at 7408 Holter Road in Middletown, at the first parking lot on the left..The Solid Waste and Recycling Department says the  location at Reichs Ford Road is the only one which can be used by commercial entities; the other sites are for residential useThe trees will be ground into mulch.Before dropping off their trees, residents are reminded to remove any ornaments, tinsel, lights, tree stands and plastic ties.The Christmas tree recycling sites will remain open until January 20th, 2025.By Kevin McManus