Christmas lights are a must-have decoration element during the holiday season. Like other devices, they can also fail, break or simply burn out. The specified lifespan of the lights may also be reaching the end. When this happens, many people wonder what to do with them. Unfortunately, every fifth Pole makes the wrong choice, which means that Christmas lights end up in the wrong basket. According to the waste segregation rules, how should this be done correctly?
Waste segregation has become quite natural for many people, however, they still remain, as it might seem. The segregation rules refer to five basic waste bins. Yellow is intended for plastic and metals, blue for paper, green for glass, brown for bio-waste and black for mixed waste.
And that’s it Broken lamps most often end up in the mixed waste container. Unfortunately, such action is not only inconsistent with the principles of waste segregation, but also this a big mistake, which may result in a fine of up to PLN 5,000.
Throwing Christmas lights into the “ordinary” trash can pose a threat to the environment. And all because Christmas tree lights are treated as electronic waste. They consist of all kinds of wires, diodes, and various electronic components can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly.
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Christmas tree lights, no matter what type they are, should always be treated as electronic waste, which should not be placed in regular municipal waste bins. In order to comply with segregation rules and to avoid fines, it is good to know how to properly handle electronic waste.
So where should you throw away your Christmas lights? A good option is to take all used lighting equipment to the nearest one Selective Municipal Waste Collection Point (PSZOK). In a place like this you can return electronic waste free of chargeand therefore Christmas tree lights.
Another option is points collection of electronic waste that occurs permanently or temporarily in cities. These may be marked electronic waste containers or specially designated places in the commune. Many electronics stores and supermarkets offer a recycling program that includes: it is possible to donate broken electrical appliances, such as Christmas lights.
It is also worth following various campaigns in which you can get discounts on new equipment in exchange for returning the old and broken one. One thing is certain, electronic waste, including Christmas lights, must be disposed of properly, therefore, they cannot be placed in a regular mixed waste bin.
