What can and can’t be recycled?
There is not a universal yes or no answer for the recycling of used Christmas items as it all depends on the item
– Wrapping paper – Any paper without glitter, foil or a shiny coating can be placed in your recycling – so long as all bows, Sellotape and ribbons are removed. Shiny metallic and glitter wrapping paper is not recyclable and needs to go in your general waste.
– Christmas cards – Plain cards can be recycled, however if you have any cards with glitter, glue or a 3D image on them you can tear them in half and recycle the glitter-free back part and put the glitter side in your general waste.
– Baubles – Glass baubles are not recyclable and plastic baubles are usually made from types of plastic not widely recycled yet.
– Tinsel, foil decorations, Christmas trees (both real and artificial), used paper napkins and old fairy lights should NOT be put in your recycling.