It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
During the Christmas season, from Dec. 26 through Jan. 12, the Bartholomew County Recycling Center at 720 S. Mapleton St. will accept wrapping paper, Christmas light strands and live Christmas trees.
Some things to keep in mind:
Wrapping paper: No ribbons, bows or foil/shiny paper
Christmas lights: Strand lighting only
Christmas trees: Live trees only with lights, decorations, and stands removed. Bring to the yard waste site adjacent to the Recycling Center.
Holiday hours
The landfill will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 24 and be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Recycling Center will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day will be observed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management Office will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. New Year’s Day will be observed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
‘Going green’ this season
Use low-energy LED lights could save you up to 80 percent in energy costs.
Use natural materials found around your home for decorating, such as evergreen pruning and pine cones.
Recycle old electronics. Bring your electronics to the Recycling Center or the landfill. Televisions and computers monitors are recycled for a $20 fee; all other electronics are taken at no cost.
Donate gently used clothing and toys after they have been replaced by new gifts.
Reuse gift boxes and bags from other occasions for gift wrapping.
Wrap your gifts in reused material such as newspaper or fabric pieces.
Use cloth napkins and stemware versus disposable items to generate less waste.
Think useful. Give unique gifts that will be utilized by the recipient versus giving a gift someone may never really use.
Give gift cards. Less packaging and the recipient is sure to get exactly what they want.
Have a healthy, sustainable holiday.
