Buellton Newsletter

What happens to an item that you toss into the blue container? Typically, it is recycled into a new product, keeping it out of the landfill and saving valuable natural resources. But what if that item can’t be recycled? If that item actually belongs in the trash, then it is considered contamination. Contamination is a dirty word, but our guide below will help you keep your containers (and conscience) clean.

FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

HOLIDAY WASTE PREVENTION It is estimated that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, more than 1 million tons of additional waste are generated each week nationwide. Use these tips to help reduce your waste this holiday season!

Have you ever been stumped about what belongs in the recycling and what belongs in the trash? Sometimes an item may seem like it should be recycled, but it’s actually trash. Check out the following list to learn more about the most common confusing items that seem recyclable but are actually trash.

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FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

We will be collecting Christmas trees free of charge after
the holidays. To have your tree recycled please bring it to
the curbside on your green waste collection day. If you
do not have green waste service, bring your tree to the
curbside on your trash collection day.