Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

What to do with old Christmas trees

It’s probably time to chuck that old Christmas tree, no matter how pretty is still looks, as the Fire Department warns dried-out trees are fire hazards. If you had purchased a live tree with an intact root ball, you could plant it outside and enjoy it for years, as well as add value to your … Continued

Recycling centers will be shut down

The recycling center, at the ABC store in Annandale, will be closed. Fairfax County is permanently closing two recycling drop-off centers – the one at 7200 Little River Turnpike in Annandale next to the Virginia ABC store and one in Reston – on Nov. 1. “In recent years, recycling drop-off centers have become targets for … Continued

Christmas trees collected through Jan. 16

The Fairfax County Recycling and Trash Department will collect Christmas trees during the first two weeks of January – through Jan. 16. Leave your tree in the curb and remove the tree stand and all lights and decorations. If you have a private trash/recycling collection service, contact that company to find out their Christmas tree … Continued