The City of Tulsa is stepping up its game this holiday season by offering crucial tips on recycling and the disposal of Christmas trees. According to the City of Tulsa's announcement, it's okay to toss your cardboard, natural fiber gift wraps, and paper gift bags into the blue recycling carts—after you've peeled away any ribbons and plastic handles. However, tossing aside packing materials like bubble wrap and Styrofoam, they are not meant for the blue bin. They must be shown to the gray trash cart's comfort.
The City of Tulsa alert was crystal clear: foil, shiny or glittery wrapping paper, along with the likes of ornaments and tinsel, are a no-go in terms of recycling. They should join the ranks of artificial trees, meant for the gray trash cart, not forgetting to cut those live trees into 4-foot sections for curbside pickup.
City of Tulsa residents can take a greener approach after the merry times dwindle, as the City offers a mulching option for live Christmas trees. Before you let your tree take this final journey, ensure it's free from all festive decor. As the City's Mulch Site at 2100 N. 145th East Ave. stands ready, remember there should be no stray tinsel or stubborn ornaments clinging to its branches, ready to be turned into something that tenders the soil.
