subject: Holiday Items to Recycle [print this page] Holiday Items to Recycle Holiday Items to Recycle
More waste is created during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. Here are some things that can and should be recycled:
HOLIDAY CARDS
Once you're done with your holiday cards you can recycle them with your paper products or an even better option is to bundle them and ship them to the St. Jude's Ranch for Children
http://stjudesranch.org/help_card.php where they will be recycled to make new cards, while benefiting a terrific organization that helps abused, abandoned and neglected children
CHRISTMAS TREES
Christmas trees should be recycled not thrown away. Discarded trees are often turned into mulch for a variety of environmentally friendly projects. To find a local recycling location visit
Unwanted clothing can be donated to charitable organizations such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army
CELL PHONES
One of the most popular gifts this year is going to be new cell phones. If you get a new phone make sure you recycle your old one. You can either turn it back into your service provider to recycle or better yet get some money for it. Sites such as http://www.selliphoneforcash.com will pay good money for your old cell phone regardless of what condition it's in.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Once you finally get around to taking down your Holiday lights if you don't think you'll be using those particular lights again recycle them rather than throwing them in the garbage. Holiday lights contain glass, aluminum and copper which are all recyclable
PACKING PEANUTS
While packing peanuts aren't recyclable they can be reused, most moving and shipping stores would be glad to receive your unwanted peanuts. Stores like Mail Box etc or The postal Annex
