As Waukesha residents gear up for the holiday season, the city is sharing important reminders to keep recycling bins free of non-recyclables. In a recent social media post, the City of Waukesha offered tips to ensure the merry-making doesn't turn into an environmental faux pas. Citizens are encouraged to put items such as empty cardboard boxes, catalogs, paper greeting cards (excluding those with electronics or music), cartons, the tubes from wrapping paper, and other normal recyclables into their bins. The post, detailed on the city's Facebook page, is part of the City of Waukesha's ongoing #RecycleRight campaign.
City officials are urging residents to be mindful of what goes into recycling bins this holiday season. Items such as bows, ribbons, Christmas lights, bubble wrap, Styrofoam, and plastic bags are not accepted in curbside recycling. Officials say adhering to these rules helps prevent equipment malfunctions at processing facilities and keeps the recycling program running smoothly.
As the year comes to a close, the City of Waukesha is encouraging residents to celebrate the holidays sustainably. By sharing practical recycling tips and information, city officials aim to support a community-wide effort to protect the environment—one holiday card and eggnog carton at a time.
