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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW State, miners headed for showdown over dredging ... Jacksonville to add downtown parking spots ... New Klamath Community College board member blasts alleged negativity ... State, miners headed for showdown over dredging ... Jacksonville to add downtown parking spots ... New Klamath Community College board member blasts alleged negativity ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Goodwill accepts old holiday lights, working or not Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 31, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Dec. 31, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News Dragging Christmas lights from the attic, I realized how many strings are duds — never thrown away because I don't know what to do with them. Does anyone recycle these? — Liz, Ashland While you're un-decking the halls, you can rest easy knowing that there's an easy way to dispose of those old or worn-out strands of Christmas lights. We first checked with Risa Buck with Recology Ashland Sanitary Service. In an era when it's not allowed to put televisions or computer monitors in the trash, it's easy to question whether it's OK to pitch those strands. Buck explained that there's no law against tossing it in the trash. "Just because you can put it in the landfill, doesn't mean it's a good choice," Buck said. She outlined a better way to dispose of them — donating them to Goodwill. "It's my understanding that the Goodwill will take (holiday lights), whether they're working or not," Buck said. " If something can be recycled, that's a much much better option." To verify, we checked with Julie Fletcher of Goodwill Industries of Southern Oregon. Yep, Goodwill will take those Christmas lights off your hands no matter what. Fletcher explained that strands that work are resold at area Goodwill stores, and strands that don't are recycled in a way that generates revenue for the store's job training programs. The store offers receipts with all donations, so those who itemize deductions on their taxes have a few days to donate before the new year.   Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them.   MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 31, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501