Reduce Holiday Waste
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, Americans throw away 25% more trash than any other time of year. In just two months, this extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage sent to the landfill. We’ll help you celebrate the season while caring for the Earth.
String Lights & Wrapping Paper
String lights can be recycled as miscellanious electronic waste at the Summit County Resource Allocation Park Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 11:30am.
When it comes to wrapping paper, not all gift wraps are created equally. Look for wrapping paper with a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content, which means it’s made from recycled paper. Better yet? Reuse gifts bags, wrap with newspaper, or get creative with repurposed ribbons and lengths of twine.
To determine if your wrapping paper is recyclable, first scrunch it into a ball. If that ball holds its shape, your wrapping paper has passed the first test. Next, tear your wrapping paper. If you can clearly see the paper fibers, recycle it with mixed paper. If you tear it and see a layer of plastic or foil, toss it in the trash.
Christmas Trees
After the New Year, bring real Christmas trees to one of four drop-off locations around Summit County. All ornaments, tinsel, lights, etc. must be removed. Natural wreaths will be accepted ONLY if all decorations and wiring are removed.
Artificial trees in good condition can be resold or donated online. Crafters can search online for tutorials on repurposing artificial trees into wreaths, garland and DIY table decorations.
Sustainable Gift Giving
Make choices that are better for you, your loved ones, and the planet.
Real or Fake Tree
Weigh the pros and cons of real vs artificial trees.
Electronic Waste
Lights, phones, computers, and TVs that are no longer working or no longer wanted.
