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Republic Services announces Recycling "Naughty and Nice Lists" for Holiday decorations and gift wrappings
We see you when you’re recycling-We see you when you’re not!
Even if you’ve been a good recycler all year long, what to do with holiday decorations and gift wrap may present a challenge. Is wrapping paper recyclable? What about Christmas tree ornaments? Tinsel?
To answers those questions, Republic Services has its own “naughty and nice” list of recyclable holiday materials.
| Gift boxes |
Bubble wrap (consider reusing) |
| Tissue paper |
Wrapping paper (consider reusing) |
| Shoe boxes |
Ribbon and bows (consider reusing) |
| Christmas tree |
Anything on the tree |
| Holiday cards/envelopes |
Sticky gift labels |
| Gift bags (if paper) |
Gift bags if coated, laminated, dyed |
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Foam peanuts |
“Wrapping paper, while it contains paper, can not be recycled because it is often dyed and laminated and may contain non-paper additives, such as gold and silver coloring, glitter and plastics,” said Kurt Blascoe, director of materials marketing and recycling for Republic.
Ribbons and bows can not be recycled because they aren't paper products. Christmas trees must be stripped of all decorations (tinsel, lights, bells, ornaments, etc.) before the tree can be mulched or composted
For those holiday greeting cards you receive this season, recycle paperboard and paper envelopes. If you just can’t bear to toss them in the bin, use them to make a festive gift tag.
More clever ideas for recycling and reusing holiday materials can be found at:
How to save, store, and recycle Christmas and 10 ways to recycle Christmas wrapping paper
Republic Services, Inc.
Republic Services, Inc. has been building on success since its inception in 1998, becoming an industry-leading provider of waste and environmental services. The company provides trash collection services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers in 40 states and Puerto Rico through its 400 collection companies. Republic Services owns or operates 242 transfer stations, 213 solid waste landfills and 78 recycling facilities. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and has 34,000 employees. For more information, visit the Republic Services Web site at www.republicservices.com.
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