Recycling center accepting Christmas waste materials

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.

The recycling center will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Friday after Christmas. They will also be closed on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and January 2nd.

The Bartholomew County landfill will close 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

You can get more information at bcswmd.com

Graphic courtesy of Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District.