The holidays bring upon us plastic wrap, plastic bows, tin-foiled dinner trays, paper plates, disposable cutlery, bottled beverages, and more catalogs than anyone needs. The months of November, December, and January leave many of us wondering what to do with all of the excess that comes with the holiday season.
Luckily, we can help make it clear what should go into your recycling bin, what has to head to the landfill, and what you might consider repurposing. Here’s a breakdown on how you can appropriately dispose of waste you incur during the holidays:
Items you can recycle in OKC:
- Holiday cards made from plain paper (no glitter or metallic)
- Cardboard boxes and wrapping tubes
- Brown paper bags (remove handles)
- Magazines, newspapers, coupons
- Glass bottles and jars (leave the lids on and make sure they are clean and dry)
- Aluminum foil and clean alumninum serving/baking dishes
- Plastic drink bottles and food containers (lids on, make sure they are clean and dry)
Place in your trash cart:
- Plastic bags and bubble wrap
- Wrapping paper
- Ribbons and bows
- Paper plates and napkins
- Plastic cutlery
- Shipping peanuts and packing foam
- Christmas greenery and trees
Ideas for reducing waste and repurposing used items:
- Save ribbons, bows, and gift bags for future years.
- Use your own shopping bags for groceries and gift-shopping
- Choose cloth napkins and tablecloths instead of paper
- Newspaper makes a great wrapping-paper alternative!
- Avoid excess waste of plasticware by taking the time to wash dishes.
- Call customer service numbers to cancel catalogs you no longer need.
- Recycle your old holiday lights through this program
- Compost or freeze your leftovers to reduce food waste
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