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NOVEC to Accept Christmas Trees in Gainesville Starting Thursday

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Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) will start accepting Christmas trees and greens starting Thursday through Jan. 12 in Gainesville.

According to a press release, NOVEC will be accepting both trees and greens without any decorations, ornaments, hooks, wires or light strings starting the day after Christmas. Drop-off will be available at its Gainesville Technical Center at 5399 Wellington Branch Road.

"Recycling holiday greens is just another way we help area residents and the environment,” Rick Carpenter, NOVEC Vegetation Management manager, said.

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