(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – What with gift-giving and other festivities, the holidays produce a lot of trash. Some of it can be recycled. Some of it can’t.
Here’s a holiday-themed list of what should or shouldn’t be thrown into your City of Covington recycling bin.
And remember: Following these tips will determine whether Santa adds you to his “nice” list or condemns you to his “naughty” list:
“Good”
- Wrapping paper (not aluminum foil).
- Gift boxes, gift bags, & gift tags.
- Cardboard boxes.
- Greeting cards & envelopes.
- Wine & liquor bottles.
- Holiday sales ads.
“Bad”
- Ribbons & bows.
- Tissue paper.
- Plastic shopping bags.
- Plastic packaging.
- Toys.
- Christmas lights (throw these in the barrel outside City Hall).
- Aluminum pie & roasting pans.
- Batteries.
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