December is full of celebrations. Whether it’s for Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s Eve, there’s a good chance you’re partying this month.
Before you ditch the decor, we’ve got to ask — do you know the dos and don’ts of recycling in Orlando? Here’s a refresher.
Do recycle
After a quick clean, these materials are ready for recycling:
- Flattened cardboard boxes
- Plain paper like stationery, envelopes, newspapers, magazines, and catalogs
- Washed and empty plastic containers
- Bottles without any residue
Don’t recycle
Here’s what can’t go in your recycling bins:
- Metallic or glittery materials like trimmings, wrapping paper, ribbons, and bows
- Bubble wrap and plastic film
- Styrofoam
- Electronics and holiday lights
Special recycling
- Live Christmas trees can be set out on the curb once decorations are removed. Don’t forget to cut trees over 6-ft tall in half first.
- Orlandoans can drop off their holiday lights at 1028 Woods Avenue from Friday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Jan. 19.
- Cooking during the holidays? Take your leftover cooking oil to a dedicated drop-off center and the city will convert it into biodiesel.
