MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (December 28, 2024) - The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) is pleased to announce that there are two options for the recycling of organic Christmas trees for Berkeley County residents.
Option 1: Free Drop Off: Effective December 28, 2024, the Grapevine Road Recycling Center and the South Berkeley Recycling Center will be accepting organic Christmas trees, free of charge. Each recycling center is open every Tuesday – Saturday; 9am to 5pm and closed New Year's Day. To find more about the information on the Berkeley County Recycling Program, feel free to call at 304-267-9370 or visit our webpage at www.berkeleycountyrecycling.com. The recycling drop off locations are: South Berkeley Recycling Center, 637 Pilgrim Street, Inwood WV 25428 Grapevine Road Recycling Center 111 Landfill Drive Martinsburg WV 25405
Option 2: Voluntary Curbside Pickup:
Apple Valley Waste is offering a by appointment voluntary curbside collection of Christmas trees in January. The cost for the pickup service is $25.00 per tree. Apple Valley Waste will donate 50% of the proceeds to the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle; Martinsburg - Berkeley County Unit. Berkeley County residents desiring pickup service must call Apple Valley Waste prior to January 13, 2025 at 304-724-1834 or 877-267-1280 during business hours to schedule the pickup. Apple Valley Waste will recycle the trees at the Grapevine Road Recycling Center.
Qualifications:
To qualify for acceptance, each Christmas tree must be organic and have all lights, ornaments, tinsel, wire, stands and all other forms of decoration removed. A good rule of thumb is to return the tree to the same natural state in which it was purchased. Each tree will be inspected by the recycling center staff prior to acceptance. Christmas tree vendors with excess stock are encouraged to participate in the free drop off program.
Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the BCSWA at the following options: BCSWA Office: 304-267-9370