Getting in the litter-free holiday spirit

Published on October 22, 2024

What’s better than celebrating the holidays and keeping Huntsville clean?

These simple but effective ways to ensure less waste and litter this holiday season can add to your enjoyment and take care of your community:

• While trick-or-treating, carry a reusable bag for candy and an extra bag to collect any litter you may see. Along with keeping the neighborhood clean, it teaches a valuable lesson.
• Make costumes from materials already at home or found at a thrift store. It gives new life to old items. And be sure to recycle or donate costumes after Halloween.
• Seek holiday decorations that are reusable or made from natural materials. And save them for next year instead of discarding them.
• Make sure your outdoor decorations don’t become litter. Secure all lights and displays to withstand wind and rain.
• Wrap gifts with recyclable paper or reusable fabric. Or think about using newspaper or brown paper bags with a personal touch.

Small, intentional choices through the holidays can make the festivities more enjoyable and also promote #LitterFreeHSV.