HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COLLECTS USED HOLIDAY LIGHTS
For the eighth consecutive year, Habitat for Humanity of Wausau is once again collecting unwanted holiday lights for recycling. Lights are accepted regardless of working condition. Drop off boxes are located at the following locations and will be in place until the end of January:
- Wausau City Hall
- Mosinee City Hall
- Pick ‘n Save – all 3 Wausau area locations
- Piggly Wiggly Mosinee
- Intercity State Bank – all 3 Wausau area locations
- Marathon Bank – all 3 Wausau area locations
- People’s State Bank – all 5 area Wausau locations
- Prevail Bank – Wausau
- Nigbur’s Fine Furniture
- Habitat Store during store hours Saturday 9AM – 1PM (closed holiday weekends)
Through this program, since 2014, Habitat for Humanity of Wausau has kept more than ten tons of holiday lights from landfills. Habitat receives a modest sum each year for the value of the recyclable material in the lights.