Henderson County Holiday Recycling Program
What kinds of items can I recycle during the holidays?
You can recycle these items at HOME OR at the CONVENIENCE CENTER:
- Flattened cardboard boxes
- Holiday or greeting cards
- Wrapping paper (non-cellophane)
- Catalogs, magazines, other mixed paper
- Cans, bottles, jars, jugs (plastic lids left ON plastic containers)- rinse well!
You can recycle these items ONLY at the CONVENIENCE CENTER:
- Used cooking oil
- Batteries (tape over all terminals)
- Household electronics (not TVs or computer monitors)
- Used or non-working appliances
What kinds of items cannot be recycled at the Convenience Center or at home?
- Plastic bags and films (rinse, dry - can be accepted at most grocery stores)
- Christmas trees or wreaths
- Christmas lights
- Decorative tinsel and bows
- Large Rigid plastic
- Click here for the full list of items not accepted as recycling
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do with plastic film?
Visit plasticfilmrecycling.org for great details!
Can I bring fluorescent bulbs to the Convenience Center for recycling?
YES! Click here for program information.
What do I do with old toys, clothes, or furniture?
Try donating it to a local re-use organization.
Four Seasons Hospice Home Store
Why do I have to tape the terminals of batteries?
When mixed together with other batteries or recyclables, these items can easily start a fire. Play it safe and use scotch, duct, or electrical tape over the terminals of household batteries.
Aren't pizza boxes made of cardboard and therefore a recyclable item?
While they are indeed made of layered cardboard, grease and food particles cause contamination of the cardboard that renders it of very low value. We ask that you do not recycle greasy pizza boxes, please.
