You won't believe the number when you see it.
Over 14,000 pounds of holiday lights were collected and recycled over the winter holiday season. Photo by Great Parks of Hamilton County.
(Hamilton County, Oh.) – Great Parks of Hamilton County literally recycled tons of holiday lights over a two-month span.
According to a news release Thursday, Great Parks and Cohen Recycling announced that residents turned in 14,641 pounds of holiday lights, or more than seven tons.
The program ran from December 1, 2022 to February 1, 2023.
Residents brought in old and unwanted LED and traditional bulb string lights to be dropped off at bins in six Great Parks destinations.
Cohen picked up the lights for recycling, diverting the wiring and recyclable material from the landfill and helping to preserve wide open outdoor spaces.
This year’s total of more than 14,000 pounds of material recycled was nearly a record for the program. During the 2020-2021 season, a record-high 15,700 pounds of lights were recycled.
To complete this year’s program, Great Parks will accept a check for $2,635 from Cohen.
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