A friendly reminder from the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County: Don't put your Christmas or other holiday lights in the recycling bin.
- Holiday ornaments, decorative pieces, clothing and toys that are in good condition can be donated to a local nonprofit, church or shelter to be reused.
- Tree trimmings such as tinsel and garland should be discarded as trash.
- Greeting cards and wrapping paper that have no ribbons, foil or other non-paper items can be placed in your yellow recycling bin
Instead, take your lights to one of seven recycling centers listed below:
- Jupiter
North County Transfer Station
14185 Military Trail (SWA Road) in Jupiter
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- West Palm Beach
Home Chemical and Recycling Center
6161 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Belle Glade
Glades Regional Transfer Station
1701 State Road 15 in Belle Glade
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Royal Palm Beach
West Central Transfer Station
9743 Weisman Way in Royal Palm Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Lantana
Central County Transfer Station
1810 Lantana Road in Lantana
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Delray Beach – West
Southwest County Transfer Station
13400 S. State Road 7 in Delray Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Delray Beach – East
South County Transfer Station
1901 SW 4th Ave. in Delray Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The SWA also says don't place these items in your Blue or Yellow recycling bins:
- Plastic bags, film or shrink wrap (they damage our recycling equipment)
- Gift bags, tissue paper, ribbons or bows (throw those in the trash)
- Disposable plates and silverware (the food stains make them not recyclable)
- Grease stained pizza boxes (throw those in the trash, but clean pizza boxes can go in the Yellow recycling bin)
- Napkins or paper towels
- Drink pouches
Related Link: Holiday recycling and waste tips for Palm Beach County