Safe ways to dispose of holiday trash

As the holiday celebrations wind down, the aftermath of Christmas brings a noticeable increase in waste.

Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes quickly turn into trash. Sustainable traditions help limit the landfill impact and supports the environment during the holiday season.

Some of our local law enforcement agencies are also reminding you to remove any personal information like names and addresses from boxes and wrapping paper before your dispose of it to protect your identity.

Harrison County and Jackson County both have Christmas tree recycling programs happening to get ride of your live Christmas trees.