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Holiday lights recycling at the city of Springfield

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If you have holiday lights that are unused or broken, you can drop them off at the City of Springfield for FREE recycling. The boxes are available at Lincoln Library’s lobby and the Municipal Center West Building at 300 S. 7th Street. The event is organized by BLH Computers, and the donated proceeds will go to the Rotary Club of Springfield Sunrise.

The above locations will accept holiday lights until Jan. 3.

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