![]() ![]() "Michigan doesn’t prohibit disposal in landfills or incineration," she said, "but we encourage residents to seek out alternatives." Homeowners could compost or mulch those products themselves, or use natural decorations as wildlife habitat.īasically, anything to keep decorations out of a landfill is a good thing, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy spokesperson Jill Greenberg said. Some facilities in the Lansing area compost real Christmas trees, wreathes and garland, turning them into reusable organic material and keeping them out of landfills. That's especially true for cardboard boxes used in online shopping deliveries - something DeShambo calls "the Amazon effect." ![]() It's also a big day for recycling, said Cathy DeShambo, East Lansing's environmental services administrator. 26, the day after Christmas, tends to be one of the trashiest days of the year, said Lori Welch, Lansing’s environmental specialist. Instead, recycling advocates recommend finding an eco-friendly way to clean up after the holidays.ĭec. Holiday decorations don't have to end up tossed in the trash. Material on the ground is unsightly and becomes litter in surrounding areas and homes.LANSING - It's time to un-deck the halls and box up the jingle bells. If bins are full, please return after they have been emptied. PLEASE flatten all boxes to get as much material in the bins as possible and place materials in the bins loose ( do not put recycling in bags)ĭo not leave materials on the ground. There is a charge every time a recycling bin is emptied. If your local unit of government does not offer a program for recycling, voice your interest to one of your government officials. Note: Residents of each local unit of government pay for their respective recycling program, therefore please use only the recycling program in your township, village, or city. Use the table below to find out which household services are available in your township/village/city or search by address using the Interactive Recycling Map. ![]()
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