Christmas Tree & Wrapping Paper Recycling, Annual Programs

CAN I DROP OFF CARDBOARD BOXES?

Due to contamination in the (cardboard recycling dumpsters) we will no longer be accepting cardboard or anything else at these locations and dumpsters will no longer be on site.

WHERE CAN I DROP OFF CARDBOARD?

All cardboard will need to be taken to Longmont Recycling Center at 140 Martin Street, they will also recycle wrapping paper as well as other non-corrigated boxes and gift packages.
During the first Stop-N-Drop January 30, 2010, the Solid Waste crews will be collecting cardboard in a separate truck to recycle".

Christmas Tree Drop Off Locations for Recyling:

Public Works/Solid Waste will still provide satellite Christmas tree collection at the locations listed below, from December 26, 2009 through January 5, 2010.

Trees need to have all decorations and bags removed from the trees prior to drop-off. Please do not leave any other trash or debris at the drop-off sites.

Longmont Recycling Center - 140 Martin Street - Open daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Roosevelt Park - Parking lot South of 8th Ave.
Garden Acres Baseball Park - West side of parking lot off 18th Ave.
Kanemoto Park - Parking lot South of Pratt Parkway
Centennial Park - East parking lot off of Alpine Street

Disposing of Christmas Wrapping

Wrapping paper is a fun way to give a gift, but did you know that this fancy paper can be recycled? Here are some tips on how to recycle wrapping paper for all occasions:

Why tear that gift open with careless abandon? Take a moment to savor the beauty of the gift, carefully unwrap the package, save that paper to be reused at a later date. Re-use is the best way to assure this paper has a long life cycle.
From December 26, 2009 thru January 5, 2010 you may bring your wrapping paper to the Recycle Center located at 140 Martin Street. Do not put this paper in your curbside container. Wrapping paper is considered a contaminant in the single-stream process due to its high clay content and low fiber content, thus requiring the material to be kept separated from all other recyclables. This bin is for wrapping paper only, please do not include metallic wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, ornaments, tissue paper, fluorescent, dark paper, or paper covered in tape (these items are considered trash). We appreciate your effort to help make this program a success.

Last Updated: January 8, 2010