post-holiday
Recycling tips
GIVE TOYS A NEW HOME Think about taking some of your children’s gently used toys and donating them to a charity after the holidays. It’s a great way to teach your children the importance of giving. For each gift they receive, let them select one toy to donate. Donated items are a tax write-off, so save the receipt.
GIFT CARDS Every now and then, you might get a gift card to a store or restaurant that is not your favorite. Below are ways to get it out of your wallet. Exchange, sell or donate to charity: cardcash.com giftcardbin.com giftcardgranny.com raise.com retailmenot.com
RECYCLE YOUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS • christmas-light-source.com • HolidayLEDs.com • McLendon Hardware stores (seven locations) • Point Defiance Zoo - https://www.pdza.org/care/sustainability/ More info:
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/ecoconsumer/greenholidays/holiday-light-recycling.aspx https://www.piercecountywa.gov/4454/Light-Strings https://www.co.thurston.wa.us/solidwaste/database/orgs.asp?id=184 https://www.wmnorthwest.com/spokane/#!rc-cpage=396781
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Most cities have curbside tree recycling or a Boy Scout troop in the area that will take trees for a small donation. Most yard waste collection providers require the tree to be cut in pieces before it’s placed into a yard waste bin. Contact your county for more information: King County - Curbside recycling available https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/garbage-recycling/tree-cycling.aspx
Snohomish County - Check with your yard waste collection service or on your city government website. Pierce County - Curbside recycling if you subscribed to yard waste collection. https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1551/Holiday-Reminders
Thurston County - Several tree disposal options for Thurston residents https://www.co.thurston.wa.us/solidwaste/database/orgs.asp?id=229
Spokane County - Curbside recycling available https://www.spokanecounty.org/3730/Spokane-Countys-Recycling-Projects