Christmas Lights Recycling Program Results in Over 1300 Pounds of Lights

The Dubois County Solid Waste District reported 1,356 pounds of Christmas lights recycled at the Rural King and SWMD Process Center drop off locations in December and January. This is the fourth year in a row that a half ton of light strands were diverted from the landfill through this program. 

“We are so pleased that our residents are getting rid of old strands of lights the right way. Recycling is part of a circular economy, and helps our local economy much more than disposal,” said Carla Striegel-Winner, director of Dubois County Solid Waste District, the agency that oversees the program. 

The Solid Waste District does plan on offering the program again next season. This recycling program was in cooperation with Jasper Salvage, Jasper Rural King and the Dubois County Solid Waste District. 

For more info on other programs offered by the District, Residents may go to www.duboiscountyrecycles.org , visit the Facebook page, or call 812- 482-7865.