and find even more Zero Waste Holiday tips at www.ecocycle.org/holidayguideSee BACK PAGE for 6 Ways to Go Green this Holiday

Boulder/Boulder County Tree Pickups: For those with curbside compost service, Western Disposal will pick up and compost trees that are put by your compost bin at the curb on your compost pick-up day. If you don’t have composting service or if you put out your tree on the recycling or trash day, it will go to the landfill. Tree Drop-off: City of Boulder/Boulder County Yard Waste Drop-off located at Western Disposal, 5880 Butte Mill Rd., Boulder, Mon–Fri, 7am – 5pm; Sat 7am–2pm

Erie Tree Drop-off: Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program for Erie residents only, Thurs., Dec. 26, 2013 through Sun., Jan. 12, 2014 at Coal Creek Park (intersection of Cheesman and Kattell in Historic Downtown Erie, in the north parking lot). Please note: The Town cannot accept any type other types of tree limps, bagged or loose leaves, tree stumps, other yard waste or household waste. More information: Gary Hegner, Parks Superintendent: 303-926-2887, ghegner@erieco.gov Tree pickup: Local Boy Scout Troop 69 will pick up trees from residents of the Tri-Cities area on Jan. 4 for a $10 donation. Visit www.christmas-tree-pickup.com to arrange a pickup.

Lafayette Tree Drop-off: Annual free Christmas tree drop-off program, available to Lafayette residents from Dec. 26 to Feb. 14, Mon – Fri, 6am – 2:30pm at the City Service Center at 1700 Avalon Ave. Two additional dates for weekend drop off at the City Service Center: Sat., Jan. 4, and Sun., Jan. 26, 2014, 9am – 3pm. Please remember: NO garlands, wreaths, flocked trees or tinsel. Tree Pickup: Local Boy Scout Troop 69 will pick up trees from residents of the Tri-Cities area on Jan. 4 for a $10 donation. Visit www.christmas-tree-pickup.com to arrange a pickup.

Louisville Tree Pickups: For those with curbside compost service through Western Disposal: Trees will be picked up and composted when placed by your compost bin at the curb on your compost pick-up day. If you don’t have composting service or if you put out your tree on the recycling or trash day, it will go to the landfill. Cub Scout Troup Pack 80 will collect trees from the curb on Sat., Jan. 4 starting at 8 am. Call 303-335-4950 or email louisvillepack80christmas@gmail.com by Jan. 3 to make an appt. Please leave your name, address and phone number. The recommended donation is $10. Tree Drop-off: Louisville Tree Branch Recycle Site will be open Sat. Jan. 4 and Sun. Jan. 5 from 8 am – 4 pm for residents only. It’s located north of the Louisville Cemetery on Empire Rd. More information: 303-335-4735

Longmont Tree Drop-off: Please remove all lights and tinsel and do not include other materials or trash.

1. Longmont Waste Diversion Center (year-round). See details above. Four City of Longmont Satellite locations open Dec. 26 to Jan. 12, 2014:2. Roosevelt Park – Parking lot south of 8th Ave. 3. Garden Acres Baseball Park – West side of parking lot off 18th Ave. 4. Kanemoto Park – Parking lot south of Pratt Pkwy. 5. Centennial Park – East parking lot off Alpine St.

More information: City of Longmont: 303-651-8416, www.ci.longmont.co.us

Lyons Tree Drop-off: Trees can be dropped off at the Sewer Plant (198 2nd Ave.) during Public Work hours. More information: 303-823-6622

Superior Tree Pickups: Boy Scout Troop 575 and 278 will conduct the annual Christmas Tree Recycling together on Sat., Jan. 4, 2014 for the Town of Superior. To register, please visit www.superiorcolorado.gov and look for the Christmas Tree Recycling Registration link. You may also call to register at 720-353-4049.

Tree Drop-off: The Town of Superior Yard Waste Facility, 2125 Honey Creek Ln. (between the Horizons and Saddlebrooke neighborhoods), is open continuously from Dec. 26 – 31 for holiday tree drop-off. More information: 303-499-3675

Tree Recycling

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TIPSHoliday Recycling Guide

Please be sure to remove all tinsel, lights, stands, etc. before discarding your tree. Please do not leave any trash or other materials at these locations.

Batteries RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY – NOT in curbside binsRechargeable Batteries:

• Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility

• Longmont Waste Diversion Center during staffed hours

Alkaline Batteries: • Check the batteries listing in

our A-Z Recycling Guide: www.ecocycle.org/a-zguide

Bubble Wrap RECYCLE AT CHaRM ONLY – NOT in curbside bins. NO foam wrap or packing peanuts (see Packing Peanuts listing).

Cooking Oil RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY – NOT in curbside bins:

• CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies

• Longmont Waste Diversion Center during staffed hours

Electronics & Cell Phones Disposing of electronics in the trash is now illegal in Colorado.RECYCLE AT CHaRM (Boulder; fees apply) or with a responsible recycling company listed on Eco-Cycle’s A-Z Recycling Guide at www.ecocycle.org/a-zguide (click the blue button and select “Electronics”).

Dark Envelopes NOT RECYCLABLEOK IN COMPOST (see composting locations in Food Scraps listing)Dark-colored envelopes, such as the reds and greens often found during the holidays, are not recyclable. White and other light-colored paper envelopes are OK to recycle in your curbside bin.

Food Scraps COMPOST in curbside bins and at these locations:

• CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies

• Longmont Waste Diversion Center during staffed hours

Holiday Cards REUSE cards as next year’s gift tags or place-setting cards. RECYCLE in curbside bins and at recycling drop-off centers. NO cards embossed with foil or other non-paper material. NO non-paper items such as ribbons, photos or photo paper.

Holiday Light Cords & Extension Cords RECYCLE AS SCRAP METAL AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY (no fee) – NOT in curbside bins:

• CHaRM (Boulder) • Nederland Transfer Station

and Recycling Center • Longmont Waste Diversion

Center in a specially-marked cart during staffed hours

Attached light bulbs are OK. Please bundle the cords and tie them with the loose end so the light string does not get caught in the recycling machinery.

Packing Peanuts REUSE ONLY – Take to packing and shipping store. Find locations at www.ecocycle.org/a-zguide.

Paper Shopping Bags & Cardboard BoxesRECYCE curbside or at recycling drop-off centers. Large staples & shiny graphics OK. REMOVE non-paper handles (string, etc.) and metal grommets from bags.

Plastic BagsIncludes grocery/checkout bags, dry-cleaner bags and ziplock bags RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY – NOT in curbside bins:Bags must be clean, dry and empty.

• CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies

• Longmont Waste Diversion Center during staffed hours

• Participating Grocery Stores - Find locations at www.ecocycle.org/a-zguide.

NO black trash bags, no tape. Plastic bags are NOT recyclable in your curbside bin.

Tissue Paper COMPOST in curbside bins and at these locations:

• CHaRM (Boulder; fees apply) • Longmont Waste Diversion

Center during staffed hoursNO glitter or other non-paper items.

#6 White Block Foam(aka Styrofoam®) RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY – NOT in curbside bins:

• CHaRM (Boulder); $3 facility fee applies

• Longmont Waste Diversion Center ONLY from Dec. 25 - Jan. 31 during staffed hours

This is the material typically used to package computers, TVs, wine, etc. NO food-grade foam (to-go containers, meat trays, egg cartons, disposable cups, etc.), moisture, tape, packing peanuts (see listing), bubble wrap (see listing), bendable foam, any foam other than #6, or any color other than white.

Wrapping Paper for a limited time only in BOULDER & LONGMONT: Dec. 25 – Jan. 31 RECYCLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY (no fee) – NOT in curbside bins:

• Boulder County Recycling Center in the bin marked “Wrapping Paper”

• CHaRM (Boulder) in the bin marked “Compost”

• Longmont Waste Diversion Center in the bin marked “Wrapping Paper”

Please do not put wrapping paper in with single-stream recycling. This material will be accepted for a limited time in select locations, as it is a very low-grade material and normally considered a contaminant in the recycling bin because of its high clay and ink content and low fiber content. NO metallic wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, ornaments, tissue paper, fluorescent or dark paper, or wrapping paper covered with tape.

’Tis the season... to recycle all these holiday leftovers! Here’s how.Drop-off Center Info:Boulder County Recycling Center 1901 63rd St., BoulderOpen 24 hours

Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF) 1901 63rd St. – enter at the Boulder County Recycling Center, follow signsOpen Wed – Sat, 8:30 am – 4 pm

Eco-Cycle CHaRMCenter for Hard-to-Recycle MaterialsNEW LOCATION & NEW HOURS! 6400 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder (Co-located with ReSource)Mon – Sat, 9 am – 5 pmSundays, 11 am – 4 pmFees apply for some materials. Visit our website for a full list of hard-to-recycle items accepted, guidelines and prices. www.ecocycle.org/charm

Longmont Waste Diversion CenterFor residents only. Bring your ID and a recent utility bill to show you are a City of Longmont trash subscription customer. 140 Martin St., LongmontStaffed hours: Mon – Sat, 7:30 am – 4:45 pmClosed Sundays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. www.ecocycle.org/yourcommunity/longmont

Get more details at www.ecocycle.org/holidayguide.

Got recycling questions? A-Z Recycling Guide: www.ecocycle.org/a-zguide Email: recycle@ecocycle.org Eco-Cycle Recycling Hotline: 303-444-6634

1. Use LED Holiday Lights LED lights can last up to 10 times longer, use 80% less energy than tradi-tional incandescent holiday lights and are ENERGY STAR qualified. They are also more durable and shock resistant than other lights because they do not have moving parts, filaments or glass. Find them at your local hardware store, and don’t forget to recycle your old lights! (See recycling info on reverse side.)

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Check out our complete online Green Holiday Guide at www.ecocycle.org/holidayguide forA-Z Recycling Guide for recycling unusual items year-round • Meaningful gifts that are easy on the planet

Eco-Holiday Guide6 Ways to Go Green this Holiday Season Holiday Waste &

Consumption Approximately 1.5 billion cards

are sent over the holiday season in the U.S., which requires 300,000 new trees to be harvested per year. Hallmark and Discovery Planet Green

About 40% of all battery sales in the U.S. occur during the holiday season. EPA, Reducing Holiday Waste

Holiday lights in U.S. use more than 2.2 million mega-watt hours (MWh) of electricity every holiday season, enough electricity to run more than 173,000 homes for a year. Eco-Cycle calculation based on Energy Star study and EPA equivalency factors

There are approximately 33 million live holiday trees sold in the U.S. every year. National Christmas Tree Association

More than 3 in 4 Americans wish that holidays were less materialistic. Nearly 9 in 10 believe that holidays should be more about family and caring for others, not giving and receiving gifts. Center for a New American Dream, Simplify the Holidays

2. BYOB(ag) & Skip the Other FluffIt’s basic, but it’s easy and important. The key to bringing your own bag is to not forget them, and bags that stuff into little pouches are great for that. Check out our favorite 99% post-consumer recycled Eco-Cycle ChicoBag on our online Eco-Store (www.ecocycle.org/ecostore). Also, say “no thanks” to all the tissue paper, ribbons and stickers that retailers so often include with your purchase, especially around the holidays.

3. Re-charge it! Every year more than 15 billion batteries are produced and sold worldwide, and many are alkaline batteries that are thrown out after just one use be-cause they aren’t recyclable. Replace your alkaline batteries with recharge-able ones. These days, they can charge in as little as 20 minutes! It saves you money and helps the environment at the same time.

4. Make Your Gatherings Zero Waste Rather than offer your guests disposable cutlery and plates, serve food on real, reusable dishware. RC Special Events in Boulder and All Events in Longmont provide rentals throughout Boulder County. If you must use single-use tableware, do it right with our 100% compostable Zero Waste Party Kit, suitable for 25 to 250 guests. Learn more atwww.ecocycle.org/zero-waste-events.

5. Stop Junk Mail With the holidays come unwanted catalogs and other mail asking you to buy, buy, buy – but you can stop them with ten easy steps to help you get off and STAY off mailing lists. One quick tip: As soon as you receive an unwanted publication, call the 1-800 number located somewhere on the piece and ask to be removed from the mailing list to prevent any future mailings. Learn more tricks at www.ecocycle.org/junkmail.

6. Wrap it & Pack it Eco-Style While we will be accepting wrapping paper for recycling for a limited time (see reverse side), we encourage you to avoid it, as its high-clay and low-paper content makes it difficult to recycle. Instead, get creative and choose a reused/reusable alternative like comics, posters, maps, blueprints or calendars (all recyclable), fabric, reusable paper or cloth gift bags, bandanas, etc. If you’re shipping gifts, replace foam packaging or bubble wrap with plastic bags or glossy ads from newspapers (the ink doesn’t smear like newspaper).

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