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Series: Recycling Over the Holidays

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Waste Commission of Scott County

"Two days after Christmas, my recycler said to me..." Holiday lights are recyclable, but don't put them in your recycling cart. Also, artificial Christmas trees are NOT recyclable, but can be re-used.

Here's Michelle O'Neill's final holiday recycling report.

(Previous stories)

"Five days before Christmas, my recycler said to me..." most wrapping paper is NOT recyclable. Here's Michelle O'Neill with the first in a series of what can and can't be recycled over the holidays.

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"Four days before Christmas, my recycler said to me..." Do not put grocery bags and plastic wrap in your recycling cart. Here's Michelle O'Neill with another holiday recycling report.

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"Three days before Christmas, my recycler said to me..." Don't automatically throw away boxes and other items that can be recycled. Michelle O'Neill reports on recycling during the holidays.

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"Two days before Christmas, my recycler said to me..." Use and re-use gift bags, and don't recycle them unless they're 100 percent paper. Michelle O'Neill has more on what can and can't be recycled over the holidays.

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Officially, Michelle's title for 28 years was WVIK News Editor. She did everything there is to do in the newsroom and whatever was needed around the radio station. She also served as Acting News Director from September 2023 - January 2024.
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