San Antonio’s Christmas Light Recycling Drive

News Summary

As the holiday season concludes, San Antonio residents can recycle broken Christmas lights at a special drive on January 8. Hosted by Monterrey Metal Recycling Solutions, this initiative aims to reduce landfill waste and encourage sustainable practices. Not only can participants recycle their old lights, but they may also earn cash for their non-working strands due to the valuable copper they contain. Located at Kelly Academy, the drive will help the community contribute to a healthier planet while cleaning out storage boxes. Additional recycling options for Christmas trees will also be available throughout January.

Time to Go Green: San Antonio’s Broken Christmas Light Recycling Drive

As we wave goodbye to the holiday season, San Antonio residents are faced with a familiar dilemma: what to do with those tangled, broken Christmas lights? Well, there’s great news! Monterrey Metal Recycling Solutions invites you to recycle those lights in a special drive aimed at reducing landfill waste and helping the environment. Mark your calendars for January 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kelly Academy, located at 1026 Thompson Place. It’s a chance to clean out those storage boxes and do your part for the earth!

The Problem with Broken Lights

Every year, millions of people deck their halls with bright, colorful lights. Unfortunately, when these lights stop working or get tangled beyond repair, they often end up in the trash. This is where the problem lies: Christmas lights contain glass, metal, and plastic — materials that take years to decompose in landfills, contributing to pollution and waste. Most residents might be tempted to toss them in their blue recycling bins, but alas, that’s a no-go! Broken lights can wreak havoc on recycling machinery, making them unsuitable for regular recycling practices.

Get Paid for Your Old Lights!

Here’s a twist: not only can you recycle your old Christmas lights at this drive, but you can also make some money doing it! Monterrey Metal Recycling Solutions pays for non-working lights because they contain valuable copper. Yes, that’s correct! You can pocket some cash while making a positive impact on the environment. And don’t worry if your lights still have bulbs attached; they are welcome for processing!

What Not to Bring

While the recycling drive is a fantastic opportunity, there are some limitations. Residents should note that rope lights, greenery, or loose bulbs are not accepted during the drive. It’s important to stick to the broken, string-type lights to ensure the process runs smoothly.

Can’t Make the Drive? No Problem!

If you can’t make it to Kelly Academy on January 8, you still have options! You can drop off your broken lights anytime at Monterrey Metal Recycling Solutions located at 2300 Frio City Road. This means that no excuse can hold you back from participating in this eco-friendly initiative.

Recycle Your Christmas Trees Too!

As the holiday season wraps up, remember that recycling doesn’t just stop with Christmas lights. Live Christmas trees can also be recycled! The city’s solid waste management department offers recycling for these trees during the first two weeks of January. Simply take your tree to one of the designated drop-off points. The city will turn those trees into mulch, which will be available for free at the Bitters Brush Collection Center at 1800 Wurzbach Pkwy while supplies last. It’s a win-win situation!

Organize Your Own Recycling Drive

Are you feeling inspired? If you’d love to host your own recycling drive, reach out to Monterrey Metal Recycling Solutions at (210) 927-2727. Together, we can make a bigger difference and inspire even more residents to recycle their holiday waste.

Final Thoughts

San Antonio, it’s time to spring into action! Gather up those broken Christmas lights and live trees, and join in the city’s efforts to recycle and reduce landfill waste. Together, we can contribute to a healthier planet while putting a little money in our pockets! So don’t procrastinate—mark your calendar, and let’s get recycling!