Recycling Wrapping Paper

Do you know how to shop for recyclable wrapping paper? Every year, Americans use 4.6 million pounds of wrapping paper. If you are unable to use reusable bags or cloth to wrap your presents, it’s important that you purchase recyclable wrapping paper! Some wrapping paper has decorative elements or an internal lining that make it…

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Real vs Fake Trees: Which one is better?

What type of Christmas tree is better for the environment? Let’s talk about it! Both real and fake Christmas trees CANNOT be recycled at the WWRA.   Real and artificial trees, wreaths, and garlands have extensive environmental footprints throughout their lifecycles. Fake trees are made with “virgin” or nonrecycled plastic and metal. Extracting and creating…

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Holiday Schedule

Happy holidays! The WWRA will be closed Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st. Wednesday’s curbside pickup will be moved to Thursday, and Thursday’s Curbside Pickup will be moved to Friday. Please email wwraeduoutreach@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

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