Christmas Items You Can’t Recycle In North Dakota

Christmas is coming, and when it's all said and done, we will be left with a lot of trash. We always want to do our part in taking care of the planet, so we try to recycle what we can.

Did you know that there are several Christmas items you can't recycle in the state of North Dakota? Well, if not, you do now.

Before you throw anything in the recycle bin, take a look at this list and make sure you're disposing of things properly.

Holiday Items to Keep Out of Your Recycling Bin

According to Polywood.com and Bismarcknd.gov these are things you shouldn't recycle this holiday season.

1. Glass Ornaments - Don't put glass ornaments in the recycling bin. They will break. Instead, collect them in a box and take them to the recycling center.

2. Wrapping Paper - Only paper wrapping paper is recyclable. Glitter and foil wrapping papers are not.

3. Holiday Lights - Holiday lights are recyclable, but you should not put them in your recycling bin. They often get tangled, which becomes an issue when sorting. Instead, drop them off at the recycling center with other e-waste materials such as batteries, computers, monitors, televisions, etc.

4. Ribbons & Bows - Ribbons and bows are not recyclable.

5. Tape & Sticky Gift Tags - Adhesives are not recyclable.

6. To-Go Coffee Cups - While you're out holiday shopping, you might get a coffee for a little pick-me-up, but be careful where you put it down; these cups have plastic/wax coatings and cannot be recycled.

7. Tinsel & Garland - These items are made from non-recyclable plastics, and their small, thin shapes are not ideal for recycling machinery.

8. Packing Peanuts

According to the source, there are several holiday items you can recycle.

Things that are Recyclable

Wrapping Paper Tubes

Tissue Paper

Glass Bottles & Jars

Popcorn & Cookie Tins

Real Trees & Wreaths

If you have something you'd like to recycle that isn't listed here, save yourself the trouble and contact the local recycling center or visit their website to find out if they accept the item.