From the Board of Health

Tis The Season to Recycle…

Cardboard: Please recycle all of your cardboard boxes. Flatten and either fold or cut to a size not larger than 2 feet by 2 feet. You may bundle cardboard, put it in a paper bag, place it under your recycling bin, or place it standing in or between recycling bins.

Gift Boxes and Wrapping Paper: Gift boxes and all non-foil wrapping paper can be included with your paper recycling. Tape and twine is OK, but no ribbons please.

Holiday Cards, Catalogs, and Calendars: Holiday cards (including envelopes and gift tags), catalogs, and calendars can be included with your paper recycling. Spiral binders, tape, and staples are OK
Christmas Trees and Wreaths: Special collections take place first two weeks in January. Please remove all tinsel/garland and DO NOT put in plastic bag.

Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year's holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about 1 million extra tons per week. So, to help trim the trash while trimming the tree, please remember to recycle all that you can. It saves money for Walpole and is good for the environment.

Thanks for doing your part! Happy Holidays!

For more information call the Walpole Health Department at (508)660-7321.