The beginning of the new year is a good time time to take your accumulated clutter and toss it, sell it, store it or give it away.Out with the old. In with the new. What better time is there than the new year for clearing out unwanted items? It’s time for a clean sweep. Below are tips on how to take your year-end clutter and toss it, sell it, store it or give it away.
Say goodbye to the Christmas tree
After the lights are taken down and the ornaments are put away, what shall be done with the naked Christmas trees?
Hamilton County Recycling Centers are accepting trees through January. The designated space is outside the gate, so trees may be dropped off at any time. (For locations, see Page E8.) According to a news release, some trees are submerged as fish attractors, while others are chipped into mulch. County residents who wish to acquire mulch for yards or walking trails may pick some up, free of charge, at the Highway Department on Standifer Gap Road. For more information and recycling center locations see www.hamiltontn.gov.
Clean out the closet