Boxes, bows, bags, ribbons and more are all piled neatly under the Christmas tree – for now! Soon, all the packages will be open, and it will be time to clean up from Christmas morning. Check out our Holiday Recycling Guide below to see what you can and can't recycle!
Gift Bags
Uncoated = Recycle or Reuse
Embellished or with glitter = Trash or Reuse
Wrapping Paper
Uncoated = Recycle
Glossy or embellished = Trash
Tissue Paper
Trash
Ribbons and Bows
Trash or Reuse
Packing Material
Plastic wrap, styrofoam, foam peanuts, bubble wrap = Trash
Cardboard
Recycle. Flatten and use a box cutter to get them to fit into the cart.
Extra boxes can be recycled at Union Count Convenience Sites: https://www.unioncountync.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste-and-recycling
Single-Use Cutlery
Plastic utensils, paper plates, plastic cups and used paper towels and napkins = Trash