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Holiday Waste Soars: Follow Disposal Rules to Reduce Impact

12/26/2025

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Waste increases significantly during the holiday season, underscoring the need to follow local disposal rules.
Cardboard and wrapping papers are recyclable, but metallic or plastic-coated materials must go in the trash.
Organic waste, including food scraps and Christmas trees, can be composted or placed in bins.
Batteries must be taken to hazardous waste facilities because they pose fire hazards.

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Story summary

Waste increases significantly during the holiday season, underscoring the need to follow local disposal rules.
Cardboard and wrapping papers are recyclable, but metallic or plastic-coated materials must go in the trash.
Organic waste, including food scraps and Christmas trees, can be composted or placed in bins.
Batteries must be taken to hazardous waste facilities because they pose fire hazards.