After Christmas it is important to have a recycling plan in place. Let's face it, many of the gifts we will receive will come with useless packaging. Much of it can be recycled. Things such as cardboard, plastics . Even the wrapping paper itself can be turned into recycled goods. One of the larger items on your recycling list this year should be your Christmas tree. Keep in mind most Christmas trees that have flocking can not be recycled do to the chemicals used in the process. Most cities will have a Christmas tree pickup sometime within the first week of the new year. If you're not sure if your city plans to recycle those trees find a location that does. The trees will be shredded and used as compost, wood chips and ground cover.
Here your three steps to a successful Christmas recycling plan.
Recycling saves landfill space and Christmas trees can take up a tremendous amount of space. Do your part this year and recycle everything that you can.
David Salvato
David Home Inspection Services
Here your three steps to a successful Christmas recycling plan.
- Plan ahead for Christmas tree recycling . Call your local waste management company.
- Bag recyclables separately. Paper, cardboard and plastics.
- Plastic shopping bags can also be recycled or reused within the home.
Recycling saves landfill space and Christmas trees can take up a tremendous amount of space. Do your part this year and recycle everything that you can.
David Salvato
David Home Inspection Services
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