Ogle County holiday light recycling starts Nov. 16

Autumn is upon Ogle County, and it seems folks are getting an early start on holiday decorating. Some of those light strands from previous years may not be working anymore and can be recycled in Ogle County.The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is again partnering with local fire departments and villages to offer several drop-off boxes so those nonfunctional holiday light strands can be recycled and kept out of the landfill.Starting Nov. 16, drop-off boxes will be available at the following fire departments: Rochelle, Byron, Stillman Valley, and Mt. Morris. They will be located at the village halls in Polo, Forreston, Davis Junction, and Creston. Light strands are also accepted at the Ogle County courthouse and at the OCSWMD office at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. Boxes will remain at these locations until Jan. 22. Accepted light strands include Italian mini-lights, traditional lights, LED lights, and other holiday light strands. Extension cords are also accepted. Materials not