HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-12-28 Christmas tree recycling changes
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
December 28, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Changes to Leesburg Christmas Tree Recycling Schedule
ESI will collect live Christmas trees on Wednesdays during the first two weeks of
January from curbside trash customers.
Leesburg, VA (December 28, 2017) – Leesburg residents can put their live Christmas trees at
the curb for recycling collection in January. The Town’s trash collection contractor, ESI, will
collect live Christmas trees on Wednesday, January 3, and Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in all
quadrants of town.
Residents should prepare their trees for collection, using these tips:
Remove all decorations. Check carefully for items hidden behind thicker branches or
limbs.
Remove tinsel, fake snow, angel hair and garlands.
Remove all lights.
Remove all twine, metal or plastic ties, and string.
Remove stands and bases.
Do not place trees in plastic tree disposal bags.
Place trees at the curb the night before collection day .
Before January 3 and after January 10, town crews will collect live trees during brush collection,
as long as tree trunks are less than 6 inches in diameter. Trees must be placed at the curb by
Sunday evenings for collection that week.
For more information, visit the Town website at www.leesburgva.gov/ChristmasTreeRecycling.
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