Holiday Light Recycling Deadline in Olivette is Monday

The city of Olivette's holiday light recycling deadline is Monday, according to the city's website.

Residents can drop off their holiday lights for recycling at 1200 North Price.  For more information call, 314-993-0252.

The recycling drive run through St. Louis Green began in November and has been run throughout the region. According to its website, the organization has collected 41,000 pounds of lights through Jan. 1:

Last year we collected 64,000 pounds of unwanted holiday lights, which were then recycled and sent back to manufacturers to be used in new products.  And not only does the Holiday Light Recycling Drive divert thousands of pounds of waste from our landfills, but it also helps feed the hungry.  A portion of proceeds from the drive is donated to Operation Food Search, helping those less fortunate to have a happier holiday season.

This year, the organization hopes to collected 129,000 pounds of lights.