Residents holding onto busted holiday lights, it's time for a festive cleanup minus the landfill guilt. The Coon Rapids Recycling Center is on a mission to keep those twinkling tangles of joy out of the trash by offering residents a savvy way to recycle them. As reported yesterday, in-the-know residents can drop off their holiday lights and cords that have lost their spark during regular business hours starting today—aim for Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and whatever you do, don't toss 'em in your curbside recycling bin.
According to the Coon Rapids official website, lights and cords are a no-go for curbside recycling because they can damage the sorting machines, causing a mess that's anything but merry. Only a day after this announcement, many eco-savvy holiday celebrators are sure to take heed.
What's more, the Coon Rapids Recycling Center isn't just making a list and checking it twice for holiday lights—they've got a full holiday recycling guide up their sleeve. A click away for those looking to green their post-holiday cleanup, the guide promises to be Santa's little helper for environmentally minded folks. Whether it's wrapping paper, gift bags, or the miles of lights that once dazzled and delighted, the guide's got you covered.
