Can you recycle old Christmas lights?
Yes, you can recycle old Christmas lights, and in doing so, you contribute to reducing waste significantly! These lights are made up of wires coated in plastic and have bulbs or LEDs.
Why we recycle Christmas lights
Old Christmas lights are small electrical items (WEEE waste) and should be recycled, as it takes up space in landfills, and when lightbulbs break, can release mercury into the environment. We have the correct equipment and space to ensure that the materials are properly separated before they are recycled.
How to dispose of old lights
You can recycle old Christmas lights that don’t work either by dropping them of at our shop or you can arrange delivery to the shop.
For more information or arrangements please email us at info@santaswarehouse.co.za
