Town of Windsor, CA
12/22/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/22/2022 19:36
Please Use These Holiday Recycling Tips
Did you know that Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Years? The extra waste -- including food, wrapping paper, and shopping bags -- amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about 1 million extra tons per week!
1. Keep bubble wrap, cellophane, ribbons, and Christmas lights out of the recycling. Consider reusing these items or donating!
2. Unfortunately, most decorative wrapping paper is not recyclable. Instead, use plain craft paper or newspaper and embellish with natural decorations such as pine cones.
3. Recycle your Amazon and other delivery boxes or use them as gift boxes. If recycling, break them down completely and place in your curbside cart or in one of the community cardboard bins around Windsor.
4. Finally, use your green cart! All food scraps, plate scrapings, food soiled paper, and plant trimmings (including small Christmas tree branches!) can be placed in the green cart for composting.