A press release from the Village of Lakewood:
Holiday Lights Recycling
Don’t throw away your tangled, frayed or burned-out holiday lights this year!
In support of the Strategic Plan goal to be “green” mindful and sustainable, the Village will offer
recycling of holiday lights and extension cords. A receptacle will be available at Village Hall, 2500 Lake Avenue, through January 31, 2014. Items may be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Mini-lights (also known as Italian lights)
- C7 lights
- C9 lights
- Rope lights
- LED lights
- Extension cords
Special thanks to Elgin Recycling for partnering with the Village to promote sustainability in the community. For further information contact Village Hall at (815) 459-3025.
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The Lakewood Village Hall is at the southwest edge of Crystal Lake, the lake.
How exactly are these recycled?
Is the plastic melted off the copper?
Are light bulbs recyclable?
Thank goodness someone came up with a plan for all the lights I have around.