RECYCLE THOSE TREES, GIFTS CITY OFFERS TIPS TO REDUCE HOLIDAY TRASH.Byline: Daily News SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - The city of Santa Clarita's Environmental Services The various combinations of scientific, technical, and advisory activities (including modification processes, i.e., the influence of manmade and natural factors) required to acquire, produce, and supply information on the past, present, and future states of space, atmospheric, is encouraging everyone to think green this holiday season. Since gift-giving and decorating can create extra trash, residents are encouraged to recycle, reduce and reuse this Christmas. One way to do that is to recycle the family Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. . Through Jan. 11, Santa Clarita residents can place undecorated trees curbside, without a stand, to be picked up with the regular trash. Other ways to recycle after the holidays are to donate unwanted gifts to charity; use leftover food for compost; drop off extra packing peanuts at local private mailing centers; or recycle gift boxes, holiday catalogs and greeting cards See e-card. . Some items used during the holidays can be used again, such as gift bags, ribbons and bows. For information about holiday recycling, call (661) 286-4098 or visit www.santa-clarita.com. |
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