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‘Tis the Season
• 25% more trash and
recycling is collected
between Thanksgiving and
Christmas
• The average American
family spent $750 in 2012
Tip 1: Think Outside the Gift
Box
Consider gifts that don’t have to be bought,
wrapped and discarded such as:
• Spending time together
• Attending shows & events
• Seasonal activities
• Going to gatherings
• Volunteering
Tip 2: Recycle These Packaging Materials
• Cardboard boxes
• Non-foil gift wrap
• Gift boxes
• Shoe boxes
• Candy boxes
• Craft paper
Tip 3: Use Reusable Packaging
Use gift packaging that can be used again,
such as:
• Sturdy gift boxes
• Gift bags
Tip 4: Recycle Things from the Mail
• Envelopes
• Greeting cards
• Cardboard boxes
• Catalogs and magazines
• Newspaper and ads
Tip 5: Recycle Items from Entertaining
• Plastic bottles and jugs
• Aluminum and metal cans
• Glass bottles and jars (any color)
• Food boxes (i.e. from stuffing and cake
mix)
• Pizza boxes (no food or grease)
• Cartons (e.g. broth and juice)
• Paper grocery bags
Naughty List: Do Not Recycle
Do not put these items in your Rumpke Recycling bin
• Ribbons and bows
• Foil and plastic wrap
• Packing peanuts and bubble wrap
• Plastic shopping bags
• Décor (wreaths and garland, etc)
• Hangers
• Batteries
Tip 6: Reduce Food Waste
• Don’t prepare more food than you need
• Look for recipes to utilize scrap ingredients
• Use reusable containers
• Send leftovers home with guests
Tip 7: Donate Unwanted Items
• Toys
• Books
• Electronics
• Clothing
• Décor
Tip 8: Transplant a Tree
Things to consider when purchasing a real
or artificial holiday tree:
• Is it manufactured or grown?
• How long will it last?
• Are recycling options available?
• Where will it end up?
Tip 9: Do You Need More Decorations?
Before you buy more décor, ask yourself:
• Will you use it again next year?
• Do you already have one like it?
• Do you really need it?
• Is it worth your time to maintain and store?
• Can it be reused or recycled?
Tip 10: Make a Resolution to Recycle Right
Please Recycle:
About Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Rumpke Waste & Recycling has been committed to
keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green
since 1932 by providing environment friendly waste
disposal and recycling solutions. Rumpke is one of the
nation’s largest privately owned residential and commercial
waste and recycling firms, providing service to areas of
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. For more
information, visit www.rumpke.com.
Learn More
• Rumpke.com
• RumpkeCleanAndGreen.com
• Facebook.com/RumpkeCo
• Twitter.com/RumpkeNews
• Youtube.com/RumpkeCleanAndGreen (for recycling
videos)
About Us
Anne Gray, Education Specialist Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Sara Cullin, APR, Senior Corporate Communications Coordinator Rumpke Waste & Recycling
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