{"id":317981,"date":"2022-12-24T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T20:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/?p=317981"},"modified":"2022-12-17T16:47:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T00:47:16","slug":"sleigh-bells-ring-you-recycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/sleigh-bells-ring-you-recycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleigh bells ring; you recycling?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Santa Claus, jingle bells, gifts, packages and \u2014 recycling?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes! The holidays are a great time of the year to put your recycling skills to work, from all that wrapping paper to gift boxes and even Christmas trees \u2014 if you are using a real tree.<\/p>\n

And, in the holiday spirit of giving, the County Department of Public Works would like to give you some tips on what to recycle and how to do it properly. That way you can even give something back to Mother Earth in this season of giving.<\/p>\n

Christmas Trees<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

We all love our beautiful Christmas trees. But if you\u2019re using a real tree, there eventually comes a time to say goodbye. The County is here to let you know how to recycle it the right way.<\/p>\n

Properly recycled trees and wreaths can be turned into mulch that will improve soil health and help soil retain moisture at our parks, farms, home gardens and landscapes. Recycling them also keeps them from going into the trash where they can unnecessarily fill up landfills and generate unwanted climate-changing greenhouse gases as they decompose.<\/p>\n

So, check with your waste hauler to find out if they offer curbside pickup. Many of them do.\u00a0 Or go to the County\u2019s recycling and hazardous waste database,\u00a0WastefreeSD.org<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0to find Christmas tree drop-off sites near you. It\u2019s easy.<\/p>\n

Type \u201cChristmas tree\u201d in the \u201cfind an item\u201d box, add your ZIP code, community and how you heard about the site, and you\u2019ll see all the drop-off locations near you.<\/p>\n

Finally, remember, never leave your old dry tree or wreaths lying in the backyard where they can become dangerous fire hazards.<\/p>\n

Know What Packaging Can \u2014 and Can NOT \u2014 be Recycled<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Online shopping and gift-giving typically mean lots of packaging, and a lot of stuff to recycle. But not all packaging can be recycled. For example, cardboard boxes and kraft paper can be recycled (just break them down and put them in your blue recycling bin). But other items can\u2019t \u2014 manila envelopes, padded plastic mailers, bubble wrap and traditional gift-wrapping materials including metallic wrapping paper, wrapping paper with glitter, ribbons, bows, twine, tissue paper, and cellophane. So please do not put them in your blue recycling bins; consider re-using them instead. Here\u2019s a link to learn more about how to Recycle Right<\/a><\/strong>, during the holidays and every day.<\/p>\n

Christmas and Holiday Card Recycling<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Like packaging materials, not all holiday cards should be added to your recycling. Simple paper cards and envelopes can be added to your blue bins. But cards that have glitter, foil, metallic inks (inks made with tiny metal flakes) or other adornments can\u2019t. If there\u2019s a glitzy front and plain paper backing, tear the cards in two. Recycle the backs and put the glitzy fronts into the trash.<\/p>\n

Holiday Light Recycling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please \u2014 don\u2019t put old holiday lights in your recycling bins. They can tangle up recycling equipment and they also pose a danger to workers in those recycling centers.\u00a0For recycling options, please visit\u00a0WasteFreeSD.org<\/a><\/strong>, or contact a scrap metal or e-waste recycler.<\/p>\n

So there you have it. Remember, if you have other questions about what can and can\u2019t be recycled, go to\u00a0DPW Recycling\u2019s webpage\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or to\u00a0DPW Recycling\u2019s Facebook page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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