Howard County Government has a variety of Christmas tree recycling options this year through its "Merry Mulch" program. Keep trees out of the landfill, help save money and the environment. All recycled trees will be transported to the compost site at the Alpha Ridge Landfill and transformed into compost and mulch. Christmas trees may be recycled seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the drop-off sites listed below, with the exception of the Alpha Ridge Landfill which is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Clarksville - Kendall Hardware (12260 Rt. 108)
River Hill Garden Ctr. (12165 Rt. 108)
Columbia - Cedar Lane Park (5081 Cedar Lane)
Grandfather's Garden Center (5320
Phelps Luck Dr.)
Elkridge - Rockburn Park (5400 Landing Road)
Ellicott City- Small Circuit Court parking lot on upper
Court House Drive (just past Ellicott
Mills Drive,on the right)
Highland - Schooley Mill Park (12975 Hall Shop
Road)
Marriottsville Alpha Ridge Landfill Wood Waste
Area* (2350 Marriottsville Road)
Savage - Savage Park (8400 Fair Street)
Woodbine - Western Regional Park (14800 Carrs
Mill Road)
Look for Merry Mulch signs at the drop-off areas. Remove all tinsel, garland, ornaments, lights, tree stands, plastic bags, etc.
