What to do with Christmas decorations and tree lights?

You can recycle your twinkly lights at household waste recycling centres along with electrical items (WEEE). Check the recycling locator to find your nearest collection point. 
 
Remember, if it has a plug, uses batteries, needs charging or has a picture of a crossed-out wheelie bin on it  - it can be recycled. 

If your wreath contains natural materials like holly, ivy or fir tree clippings, you’ll be able to compost the greenery or put it in your garden waste bin once you've removed it from the base, provided it isn't covered with glitter.  
 
The decorative parts of the wreath such as ribbons, plastic flowers and berries and the oasis ring/base can be used again. Keep these bits handy and have a go at making a table decoration for your home or another wreath next Christmas!

Tissue paper, paper chains, party hats (like the ones found in crackers), crepe paper streamers and the stringy paper stuff from party poppers  are usually made from very thin, tissue style paper that will unfortunately not contain many of the good fibres needed for recycling.  

They could be composted at home but if you don't have a home compost bin, you can check with your local council to see if you can include these items in with your recycling. If not they should be thrown in your non-recycling bin. 

Glass baubles aren’t recyclable so if any of your glass baubles break, wrap them up carefully and put into your non-recycling bin.  
 
Plastic baubles are usually made from types of plastic not widely recycled in the UK and are likely to be covered with glitter which would impact on the recycling process. 

...is not recyclable. If your tinsel has finally lost its sparkle and is no use to family or friends then it needs to be thrown away and will need to go into your non-recycling bin.