As we celebrate the holiday season with friends, family and loved ones, let's help make a positive impact on our environment by following these guidelines for responsible disposal of holiday items:

• Christmas Trees & Garland: Trees and garland will be collected for free by Waste Management on your normal service day from January 6th to 7th.  Remove all ornaments, lights, wiring, and tinsel.
• Light Strands: Drop off your light strands in front of the Public Works building at 1051 S Hammerschmidt 24/7 through January 15th. No plastic bags or yard ornaments, please!
• Gift Wrap: Gift wrap is only recyclable if it is 100% paper (tape is fine). Plastic and foil wrap, ribbons, and bows should either be reused or placed in the trash.
• Cardboard Boxes: Fold cardboard boxes to fit within your cart, and avoid placing carts in the street to ensure smooth plowing operations.
• Styrofoam & Plastic Film: Not recyclable curbside! Dispose of these items as trash or drop them off at specialized recycling locations. Some religious institutions host Styrofoam collections, and community recycling events are also organized.
• Give Back: Consider donating unneeded gifts or unexpired canned foods to local community organizations. Refer to this Local Reuse and Recycling flyer for more options and information.

For more information about refuse and recycling, visit www.villageoflombard.org/187/Refuse-Recycling-Yard-Waste