Recycle the Holidays

Recycle Your Wrapping Paper

Most wrapping paper can be recycled in your home recycling container. A little tape is fine, but remove the big pieces. Consider saving reusable wrapping paper, along with ribbons and bows. Glittery paper and ribbons you can't use again should go in the garbage.

Recycle Your Gadgets

Recycle electronics at a Take it Back Network location. They will take back products such as computers, TVs, cell phones and certain other household electronics. You can recycle computers, monitors, TVs and e-readers for free at E-Cycle Washington (external) locations.

Recycle Your Cooking Oil

General Biodiesel offers cooking oil recycling locations (external) around King County during the holiday season.

Recycle Your Lights

If you buy new energy-efficient holiday lights, ask your retailer if they will accept your old lights, or visit these recycling locations.

Recycle Your Tree

By recycling your Christmas tree, you’ll give it new life as wood chips or compost.

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