Christmas recycling accepted at Bartholomew/Columbus center and landfill

The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District is accepting several Christmas related items at the Columbus and Bartholomew County Recycling Center and the county landfill.

According to organizers, you can recycle wrapping paper that does not contain ribbons or bows, and is not foil or shiny paper. Strand Christmas lights are also being accepted as part of the county electronics recycling programs. And live Christmas trees can be recycled at the Yard Waste Site next door to the Recycling Center on South Mapleton Street. You will need to remove decorations, lights and stands from the trees.

You can also recycle most old electronics at the Columbus/Bartholomew County Recycling Center or at the county landfill. However, if you need to get rid of a computer monitor or television, there is a $20 fee.

The recycling center will be closed on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Friday.

The Bartholomew County landfill will be closed on New Year’s Day.

You can get more information at bcswmd.com