🎄♻️ Got a mountain of Christmas rubbish and not sure what to do with it all? From wrapping paper to Christmas trees, let’s simplify recycling this festive mess into something worth celebrating across Wales!
Here’s the rundown you need:
1. **Wrapping Paper**: If it passes the “scrunch test” (stays scrunched when rolled up), it can be recycled. But beware, anything with glitter, foil, or plastic can’t join the recycling party.
2. **Christmas Cards**: Plain paper cards are good to go, but glitter-covered ones are a no-no. Tear off sparkly bits before recycling!
3. **Cardboard**: Flatten those boxes or cut them down. Groups like Powys and Merthyr Tydfil encourage taking larger cardboard to your local recycling centre.
4. **Polystyrene**: Most councils advise putting this in your general waste unless you can drop off large amounts at recycling hubs.
5. **Christmas Trees**: Real trees can usually be recycled curbside or at recycling centres after removing all decorations. Artificial trees, meanwhile, aren’t recyclable so consider donating or storing them for next year!
6. **Food Waste**: Most councils accept turkey bones, veg peelings, and other leftovers in food bins. That’s recycling with a festive twist!
Check your local council’s specific rules – they may have special guidelines and holiday schedules for collections during this period. Let’s make this Christmas more eco-friendly and recycle right! 🙌🌍
Happy recycling, Wales! 🎅✨ If you want more updates, make sure to stay tuned for local news around Welsh councils.