After the holidays, your home can look a bit hung over with piles of wrapping paper and fallen tinsel trailing under everyone’s feet. It all feels like a hazy eggnog memory. You may be wondering how you’ll possibly clear out all the trash. Well, maybe it doesn’t have to be trash.

Here are our top 5 holiday recycling tips as you clean up this holiday season:

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping paper with glitter and foil is fun, but unfortunately can’t be recycled efficiently. Don’t just toss it in with your everyday recycling. Check with your sanitation department for seasonal recycling guidelines.

Christmas Trees

Many communities provide a service that will compost or chip your holiday tree into mulch for free or a low fee. Be sure to remove all tinsel, lights, and wires before taking advantage of this opportunity.

Cardboard Boxes

If you don’t need them to store your new goodies, cardboard boxes can usually be recycled curbside.

Ribbon

Ribbon generally can’t be recycled, so save it! Curling ribbon can be “re-curled” for another special occasion by zipping it along a scissor blade.

Electronics

You’ve unwrapped this year’s latest gizmo, now what should you do with last year’s model? Many computer companies, like Apple and Dell, will recycle your machines, and box stores such as Best Buy accept phones and all sorts of gadgets for recycling.

If your home still seems too cramped after you complete your holiday recycling, give me a call, text, or email. I’d be happy to find a new home that fits your needs and your holidays. You can find my information below.

If you would like more tips on holiday recycling – or have questions about buying or selling, call us at (613) 288-2455, email us here, or book an appointment.