‘Tis the Season

• 25% more trash and

recycling is collected

between Thanksgiving and

Christmas

• The average American

family spent $750 in 2012

Tip 1: Think Outside the Gift

Box

Consider gifts that don’t have to be bought,

wrapped and discarded such as:

• Spending time together

• Attending shows & events

• Seasonal activities

• Going to gatherings

• Volunteering

Tip 2: Recycle These Packaging Materials

• Cardboard boxes

• Non-foil gift wrap

• Gift boxes

• Shoe boxes

• Candy boxes

• Craft paper

Tip 3: Use Reusable Packaging

Use gift packaging that can be used again,

such as:

• Sturdy gift boxes

• Gift bags

Tip 4: Recycle Things from the Mail

• Envelopes

• Greeting cards

• Cardboard boxes

• Catalogs and magazines

• Newspaper and ads

Tip 5: Recycle Items from Entertaining

• Plastic bottles and jugs

• Aluminum and metal cans

• Glass bottles and jars (any color)

• Food boxes (i.e. from stuffing and cake

mix)

• Pizza boxes (no food or grease)

• Cartons (e.g. broth and juice)

• Paper grocery bags

Naughty List: Do Not Recycle

Do not put these items in your Rumpke Recycling bin

• Ribbons and bows

• Foil and plastic wrap

• Packing peanuts and bubble wrap

• Plastic shopping bags

• Décor (wreaths and garland, etc)

• Hangers

• Batteries

Tip 6: Reduce Food Waste

• Don’t prepare more food than you need

• Look for recipes to utilize scrap ingredients

• Use reusable containers

• Send leftovers home with guests

Tip 7: Donate Unwanted Items

• Toys

• Books

• Electronics

• Clothing

• Décor

Tip 8: Transplant a Tree

Things to consider when purchasing a real

or artificial holiday tree:

• Is it manufactured or grown?

• How long will it last?

• Are recycling options available?

• Where will it end up?

Tip 9: Do You Need More Decorations?

Before you buy more décor, ask yourself:

• Will you use it again next year?

• Do you already have one like it?

• Do you really need it?

• Is it worth your time to maintain and store?

• Can it be reused or recycled?

Tip 10: Make a Resolution to Recycle Right

Please Recycle:

About Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Rumpke Waste & Recycling has been committed to

keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green

since 1932 by providing environment friendly waste

disposal and recycling solutions. Rumpke is one of the

nation’s largest privately owned residential and commercial

waste and recycling firms, providing service to areas of

Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. For more

information, visit www.rumpke.com.

Learn More

• Rumpke.com

• RumpkeCleanAndGreen.com

• Facebook.com/RumpkeCo

• Twitter.com/RumpkeNews

• Youtube.com/RumpkeCleanAndGreen (for recycling

videos)

About Us

Anne Gray, Education Specialist Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Sara Cullin, APR, Senior Corporate Communications Coordinator Rumpke Waste & Recycling

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