Spencer, IA (KICD)– The holiday season has a tendency to increase the amount of trash being built up at home, but the City of Spencer recently noted that a lot more of that material is actually being recycled rather than hauled to the landfill.

Public Works Director Mark White also noted there are some items that simply cannot be recycled.

When it comes cardboard recycling, it is also recommended to break units down before putting them in the large bins located in the parking lots of Hy-Vee, Walmart or the Transfer Station.