SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): It is time of the year when people take out their lights to decorate their homes for Christmas. There are high chances that some of them are no longer working. Additionally, people may decide to replace their outdated lighting with LED ones that use less energy. Unwanted Christmas lights will emerge from the two scenarios mentioned above.

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The Jackson County Health Department reminded locals that the Jackson County Electronics Recycling program, located at the CRC Southern Recycling Center at 300 West Chestnut Street in Carbondale, is a year-round opportunity to recycle unwanted holiday string lights, whether they are operational or not. Additionally, it provides six more drop-off facilities through January 31, 2025, which will operate during regular business hours.

The specially marked collection bins can be found at the following locations:-

-Jackson County Health Department (inside front and back buildings)

-Murphysboro Park District/Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center

-Carbondale Public Library

-SIU Sustainability Hub (inside the SIU Student Center) - second floor

-Rick Warren Memorial Public Library

-First State Bank of Campbell Hill

These bins will accept different types of lights including mini-lights, C7 and C9 bulb lights on a string, rope lights, LED lights and extension cords of any length. Lights should be removed from any bags or packaging. Also, any tinsel, garland or other decorative items must be taken off from the light sets prior to dropping in the bin.

The components of the collected lamps will be disassembled and recycled at a licensed recycling center.