Ribbons & Bows
- DON’T put these items into curbside recycling
- DO try to reduce and reuse these items
About These Items
Ribbons and bows are popular accessories for wrapped gifts but they are not accepted in most recycling programs, including in the City of Pittsburgh. Long ribbons are particularly problematic to recycling sorting equipment so make sure to remove any of these items from wrapping paper before you recycle the paper!
Consider forgoing these items altogether, or save and reuse them, to reduce waste.
Donate to the Center for Creative Reuse.
Ribbons and bows are accepted as donations at the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, which is a non-profit, non-traditional art supply shop located at the intersection of Wilkinsburg, Homewood, and Point Breeze, where people can donate and shop for used art and craft supplies.
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
412.473.0100
214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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