Politics & Government

Special Refuse and Christmas Tree Collection

City crews will begin their quarterly special collection of refuse beginning Jan. 7.

City crews will make the yearly special collection of Christmas trees Jan. 7 - 11, according to the City of Fredericksburg

In addition, various types of refuse normally not collected will be taken in small quantities only. All loose trash must be bagged, boxed or tied for easy handling. Articles larger than 16 cubic feet and heavier than 75 pounds will not be collected.

These items also will not be collected:

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  • Household garbage
  • Paints
  • Brush piles
  • Hazardous materials
  • Building materials

All refuse — including Christmas trees — must be placed at the curb no later than 7:30 a.m. Monday. This is the only time Christmas trees will be picked up. Special crews will pick up trees separate from other collection items. Christmas trees will not be picked up with regular trash service.

Subscription to the City's regular trash service is not required for this special collection and there is no charge for this service.

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Questions may be referred to Doug Fawcett, director of public works, at 540-372-1023.

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