New Hanover County shares holiday recycling guide
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County is reminding residents that as you’re enjoying the holiday festivities, you can recycle more than just live Christmas trees.
The county posted a “nice and naughty” holiday recycling guide to social media to help residents know which items can be recycled.

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Items that can be recycled:
- Gift wrap (non-metallic, no glitter or embellishments)
- Cardboard or paper boxes
- Paper gift bags (non-metallic, no glitter or embellishments)
- Holiday cards & envelopes
- Old gadgets & electronics
- Natural Christmas trees & decor
Items that cannot be recycled:
- String lights
- Tinsel
- Bubble wrap
- Cellophane
- Ribbons & bows
- Foam packaging
For more information about Christmas tree recycling around the area, click here.
For more details about recycling in New Hanover County, click here.