Christmas Light Strings

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Reduce

Replace light strands only when no longer in working order and  replace bulbs instead of going for a new look. Don't leave lights on unattended. Realise the impact of one or two strands instead of overdoing things with dozens, like the Griswold Family in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

Reuse

Switching to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights saves on electricity and the need to replace fading or problem strands, but often replacing them on environmental grounds results in a sudden need to dispose of half a dozen strands that are in working order. Give these lights to a young family or friend or donate sets in original packaging to charity. Reuse the insulated wire to light the village around a miniature rail set. Strip the copper wire from the vinyl cable and use it for odd jobs around the house. A bowl of spent coloured bulbs makes for a pretty décor item or use the wire to add hooks for reuse as ornaments.

Recycle

Strands with light bulbs removed are accepted for recycling at sites around the CRD as listed below.