Keep North Platte & Lincoln County Beautiful is partnering with North Platte Public schools to collect old Christmas lights to be recycled. Collection began Nov. 24 and ends Jan. 31.

Drop-off bins will be available at all NPPSD schools: Buffalo Early Learning Center, Cody Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Lake Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, McDonald Elementary, Washington Elementary, Madison Middle School, Adams Middle School, and North Platte High School.

Drop-off bins will also be available North Platte Area Ready to Serve Volunteer Program (RSVP) office at 901 E. 10th St. A final drop-off location available to the public 24/7 will be in the lobby of the Public Safety Building at 715 S. Jeffers.  

All types of string lights can be dropped off, including broken or otherwise unusable lights. Extension cords and Insulated wire are also accepted. Lighted displays MUST be taken apart and only the lights will be accepted for recycling.  

Additional items not accepted include boxes, brown paper sacks, ornaments, plastic bags, or artificial trees. 

Once collected, the lights will be transported to a recycling facility in Omaha. Most Christmas lights contain plastic, glass and copper. At the facility, recycled lights will be crushed up — making it possible for individual materials to be reused.

For additional information, please contact KNPLCB at 308-534-8100.

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