What To Know About Town's Holiday Recycling Bags, Tree Pickup

BRANFORD, CT — The town is distributing wrapping paper recycling bags, similar to a leaf bag with a green holiday sticker placed on it, to schools, libraries and town departments.

"We are beyond thrilled this has been such a success for our town’s recycling and children are equally excited doing their share," said Sharon Heslin.

The idea is to recycle wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift boxes and cards, without glitter. Bows, ribbon or Mylar plastic-like wrapping materials cannot be recycled.

The wrapping paper recycling bags with a green holiday sticker can be placed to the curb alongside household trash and recycling, or can be brought to the Transfer Station, from 7:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Transfer Station facility will be closed in observance Christmas and New Year’s Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1, 2022.

And, Boy Scout Troop 428 will again be picking up Christmas trees from Branford residents this year.