What you need to know
The city of Georgetown and Texas Disposal Systems partnered to offer a free holiday string light recycling program through Jan. 31, according to a news release. The four collection stations around the city that will accept old or broken string lights are:
- The Georgetown Municipal Complex
- The Georgetown Public Library
- The Georgetown Recreation Center
- The Cowan Creek Amenity Center
Also of note
Per the release, TDS customers within Georgetown city limits can place undecorated trees at the curb for pickup on their designated yard trimming collection day, which can be found here. Trees taller than 7 feet should be cut into sections, and artificial trees will not be accepted, according to the release.
The city of Georgetown Transfer Station will also accept Christmas trees in similar conditions from Jan. 2-31, according to the release. The recycled trees are turned into mulch that is free year-round for city residents.
One more thing
Recycling Christmas trees, cardboard boxes and plain wrapping paper is encouraged to help reduce landfill waste. Overflow recycling can be placed in a larger box next to recycling carts for pickup, but embellished wrapping paper, foil, ribbons and bows are not recyclable, per the release.
Cellophane wrap and plastic bags can be tied closed in yellow bag-the-bag recycling bags and placed in recycling carts, according to the release. The bag-the-bag program offers pickup options at:
- The Georgetown Municipal Complex
- The Georgetown Public Library
- The Georgetown Recreation Center
- The Sun City Social Center monitors desk
The city of Georgetown began offering its holiday string light recycling program in 2017, and last holiday season, residents recycled 5,380 pounds of Christmas lights, according to the release.
