From picking up piles of wrapping paper and tossing plates and utensils from family dinner, to eventually letting go of your carefully selected Christmas tree, cleaning up after the holidays can leave your trash and recycle bins overflowing.
But what items go in which bins? And where should you take the hard-to-recycle items you’re left with heading into the new year?
We’ve compiled a guide to assist you in your post-holiday cleanup, from what you can toss in your curbside trash and recycle bins to where to recycle your live Christmas trees.
Can I recycle wrapping paper?
You can recycle certain types of wrapping paper and gift tissue paper in your curbside recycle bins or at a variety of recycling centers , including the Timberline Recycling Center.
Glittery or metallic wrapping paper is not recyclable. You also cannot recycle ribbons and bows.
How do I dispose of my cardboard boxes?
Cardboard can be recycled in your curbside bin or for free at the Timberline Recycling Center.