What do I do with Christmas cards?

Christmas cards containing glitter and foil cannot be recycled.

You can dispose of Christmas cards containing glitter and foil using the appropriate container for your recycling and waste collections service or at a Recycling and Waste Park:

Trolibocs service

Bag service

Communal bin service


Mixed paper and card recycling symbol

You can dispose of Christmas cards that do not contain any glitter or foil using the appropriate container for your recycling and waste collections service or at a Recycling and Waste Park:

Trolibocs service

Bag service

Communal bin service

Guidance

Please remove any glitter or ribbons from your cards before placing in the appropriate container for your recycling and waste collections service, as these cannot be recycled.

More information

The household recycling and waste services are only for residents of Denbighshire.

Businesses, charities and public sector organisations have the option of using our trade waste services or a private licensed waste management contractor.

Find out more, including what trade waste services we offer.