Real Christmas trees are biodegradable and green! (haha) Like all trees, they help clean the air we breathe and water we drink. When looking to purchase a real Christmas tree this year consider the 2 options available; cut or with the root ball in tack.
Buying a cut tree provides for the tree to have a second life recycled into mulch or composted, once the holiday is over. If you purchase one with a root ball, you can plant it in your yard to provide additional privacy screening year round, as well as, a home for wildlife. Additionally, any branches that you trim off can easily be turned into a wreath for your door!
Many communities offer curb pick up of Christmas trees after the holiday, which then get turned into mulch for landscaping. If your community does not have curb pick up, check with your local county recycling centers. Check out the links below:
Montgomery County, MD – Tree Recycling
Gaithersburg, MD – Tree Recycling
Maryland by County – Tree Recycling
Washington, DC -Tree Recycling
Frederick County, VA – Tree Recycling
Bedford County, VA – Tree Recycling
Loudon County, VA – Tree Recycling
Fairfax County, VA – Tree Recycling
Have a wonderful holiday season!
