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Thank you for helping us create sustainable holiday traditions!
The holiday season brings joy, but it also generates waste from broken or outdated decorations and Christmas lights.
By recycling your old or non-working holiday lights with Comprenew, you’re not just de-cluttering your home – you are making a positive impact on the environment.
Electronic waste, including string lights, contain harmful materials when not properly recycled.
Help us keep our communities healthier and greener! Drop off your old Christmas lights and extension chords at these locations:
Pounds Collected w/ Our Community Partners
Why Recycle Electronics like Christmas Lights?
Reduce E-Waste in Landfills:
Old or broken holiday lights often end up in landfills, contributing to the growing issue of electronic waste (e-waste). E-waste can take hundreds of years to break down and may release harmful chemicals into the soil and water, leading to pollution and environmental harm. Recycling prevents these issues by properly disposing of and reusing materials.
Support Circular Economy Initiatives:
By recycling holiday lights, you contribute to a circular economy that emphasizes reuse, repair, and recycling, rather than the traditional linear economy of “make, use, dispose.” This approach promotes sustainability and the efficient use of resources, benefiting the community and the planet.
Free Up Storage Space:
Recycling non-functional or outdated holiday lights helps clear out clutter from your home, garage, or storage areas, making way for more energy-efficient lighting options like LED lights, which are longer-lasting and more environmentally friendly.
The coatings on wires and certain electronic components in holiday lights may contain harmful chemicals like lead or PVC. Improper disposal can lead to contamination of the environment, posing risks to human health and wildlife. Recycling ensures these hazardous elements are safely handled and kept out of landfills.