Austin and Travis County are offering free Christmas tree recycling, with curbside pickup, Zilker Park drop-offs and five county sites open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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From trees and wrapping paper to cards and food leftovers, councils have offered advice on how to dispose of festive waste ...

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During the holiday season, once the wrapping paper comes off and decorations come down, it's important to know which items go in which trash bins.

Montgomery County Environmental Services offers reminders of how to reduce holiday waste and recycle right during the busiest time of year.