Tree Removal Guidelines

The City of Alexandria is continuing to recover from the severe storms that caused thousands of power outages and brought down trees throughout the City. Due to the extreme nature of the storm, the City of Alexandria is bringing in additional resources and asking all residents to work together and assist City crews with storm cleanup.

Over the next seven to ten days, crews will be collecting tree debris from the curb and public rights-of-way. The City is temporarily relaxing some of its normal requirements for removal of tree debris on private property. Residents removing tree debris on their property should place tree limbs and debris at the curb, and if possible, cut them down to pieces that you, as a homeowner, can safely take to the curb for collection. Residents are encouraged to use care when removing large trees that have fallen on their property.  If a professional tree removal contractor is hired, they should remove all debris from the site.

Due to the amount of damage from this exceptional storm, the City asks residents to remain patient as cleanup work continues. It may take weeks before all storm debris is removed.

For more information, call 703.746.HELP or visit www.alexandriava.gov.