(MOBILE, Ala.) Now that Christmas is over, it's time to take down the tree. Recycling services are available seven days a week.
Keep Mobile Beautiful has tips on how to recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Recyclable Christmas materials can be delivered to the Metro Recycling Center located at 1451 Government Street from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. seven days a week.
Here is what you CAN bring in for recycling:
ü Paper gift boxes and bags – boxes must be flat, no plastic gift bags.
ü Wrapping and tissue paper
ü Cards, envelopes and other paper goods
ü Paper and cardboard packaging
ü Corrugated cardboard boxes – boxes must be flat
ü Styrofoam packing peanuts – securely packaged in a box or plastic bag – give to attendant
ü Used cooking oil
Remember that ALL boxes MUST be flattened!
Here is what you CANNOT bring:
Ø No ribbon and bows
Ø No Mylar or Tyvec type wrapping material (material you can’t tear)
Ø No block Styrofoam
Ø No plastic/clamshell packaging from toys, tools, etc.
Ø No plastic or wax coated boxes, bags or cartons
For a complete list of other recyclable materials accepted at the Recycling Center and a list of 150 paper recycling drop boxes located around Mobile County visit www.cityofmobile.org/recycle. Click on Metro Recycling Center or Paper Drop Box Recycling.
