Campaign signs: Not recyclable, highly reusable
Whether you voted red or blue this Election Tuesday, we can all agree that green is the way to be! Here's how to dispose of yard signs, no matter whose campaign it supported.
Yard signs are not recyclable in the Blue Cart
Plastic yard signs are not recyclable in the blue cart because they require special processing to be properly sorted and processed. However, there are some clever ways to use your yard signs for a new (and improved?) purpose.
1. DIY yard signs
Paint and personalize. For yard sales or celebrating special events, a coat of spray paint will leave you with a blank canvas to tout your message.
photo courtesy of Family Fun Magazine
2. Durable, Colorful, Storage
Easy to cut and more durable than cardboard, campaign yard signs are sturdy enough to stand up to the elements and are easier to work with than metal or wood. Check out these creative uses.
A: Storage Boxes - Instructables tutorial by philorr
B: Hanging storage boxes - Instructables tutorial by MattTheMaker
3. Custom Storage Container
We shared our favorite ideas for reusing campaign signs. We'd love to hear yours. Share them with us on facebook, twitter, or instagram with the hashtag #reusecampaignsigns.
Cover photo credit: Elvert Barnes Tuesday, 20 October 2020 docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/20October2020 from flickr.
Updated 11.05.24
