✓ Yes, We Accept Holiday Lights for Recycling!
FREE drop-off at our Sugar Land location • Open year-round • No appointments necessary
EverTrade Electronics Recycling accepts all types of holiday string lights and decorative lighting for FREE recycling at our convenient Sugar Land location in Fort Bend County. Unlike seasonal programs that only operate during December and January, we accept Christmas lights, Halloween lights, and other string lights 365 days a year.
What Holiday Lights & Decorations We Accept
We make holiday electronics recycling easy by accepting all types of decorative lighting and electrical holiday items:
- Christmas string lights – All types including incandescent, LED, mini lights, C7, C9 bulbs
- Halloween string lights – Orange, purple, and specialty colored lights
- Outdoor decorative lighting – Icicle lights, net lights, rope lights
- Indoor holiday lights – Tree lights, window decorations, light-up displays
- Extension cords used with displays – Outdoor-rated extension cords
- Light-up yard decorations – Electronic components from inflatables, projectors, animated displays
- Timers and controllers – Light timers, music synchronization controllers
- Broken or working lights – We accept both!
No preparation required – Bring your lights tangled, in bags, or however they’re stored. You don’t need to remove bulbs or separate wires.
Why Recycle Holiday Lights?
Holiday string lights contain valuable materials that should be recovered and reused, not sent to landfills:
- Copper wire recovery – String lights contain copper wiring that can be extracted and recycled into new products
- Prevent environmental contamination – Old lights may contain hazardous materials that shouldn’t end up in landfills
- Reduce electronic waste – Holiday lights contribute to the growing problem of e-waste in Texas
- Support sustainable practices – Recycling lights conserves natural resources and reduces manufacturing demand
- Free up storage space – Finally get rid of those broken light strands you’ve been storing for years!
Year-Round Convenience at Our Sugar Land Location
While many Houston-area programs only accept Christmas lights seasonally (typically December through January), EverTrade provides a permanent, year-round solution for Fort Bend County residents.
🌟 Our Competitive Advantages:
- Open Year-Round – Drop off lights any time, not just during holiday season
- Saturday Hours – 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday for your convenience
- Free Service – No fees, no charges, no hassle
- Convenient Fort Bend Location – Closer than downtown Houston recycling centers
- Family-Owned Business – Supporting your local Sugar Land community since 2017
- No Seasonal Limitations – Fort Bend County Recycling Center doesn’t accept Christmas lights; we do!
Drop-Off Location & Hours
EverTrade Electronics Recycling
10100 Belknap Rd., Suite B5
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Phone: (832) 777-3002
Drop-Off Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Directions: We’re located in Fort Bend County, just off Belknap Road in Sugar Land. Our facility is easy to access from Highway 6, US-90A, and serves residents throughout Fort Bend County including Katy, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, and Rosenberg.
🚗 Drive-Up Drop-Off: Pull up to our facility and our team will help unload your holiday lights. Quick and easy – most drop-offs take less than 5 minutes!
Service Area Coverage
We proudly serve residents and businesses throughout Fort Bend County and the greater Houston area for holiday lights recycling:
- Sugar Land electronics recycling
- Fort Bend County electronics recycling
- Katy electronics recycling
- Missouri City electronics recycling
- Stafford electronics recycling
- Richmond electronics recycling
- Rosenberg electronics recycling
- Greatwood electronics recycling
- Pecan Grove electronics recycling
- New Territory electronics recycling
- Four Corners electronics recycling
Pickup Service for Large Quantities
If you have a large quantity of holiday lights or are a business looking to recycle commercial holiday displays, we offer pickup service throughout Fort Bend County and the Houston area.
Pickup service is ideal for:
- Property management companies disposing of common area decorations
- Retail stores replacing old holiday displays
- HOAs collecting lights from neighborhood displays
- Businesses updating to LED lighting systems
- Anyone with more lights than fits in their vehicle
Request Pickup Quote or call (832) 777-3002
Other Holiday Electronics We Recycle
In addition to string lights, we accept other electronic holiday items:
- Animated display electronics – Motors, speakers, control boards from holiday decorations
- Holiday projectors – LED projectors for outdoor displays (working or broken)
- Power supplies and adapters – Wall adapters, transformers for low-voltage lighting
- Battery-operated decorations – Remove batteries first, then bring the electronic components
- Light-up wreaths and garlands – Any decoration with electrical components
- Outdoor timers and photo sensors – Automatic on/off controls
Note: Please remove batteries from battery-operated items before drop-off. We do not recycle batteries.
Beyond Holiday Lights: Full Electronics Recycling
While you’re dropping off your holiday lights, we can also recycle your other electronics – all for FREE:
- Computers and laptops
- Printers and fax machines
- Cell phones and tablets
- Keyboards, mice, cables, and accessories
- Small electronics and devices
Exception: We charge a small disposal fee for televisions and monitors due to special handling requirements. See our TV recycling page for details.
View our complete list of accepted electronics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge for Christmas lights recycling?
No! Holiday lights recycling is completely FREE at EverTrade Electronics. There are no fees, no minimum quantities, and no charges of any kind.
What months can I drop off holiday lights?
We accept holiday lights year-round, 365 days a year (except Sundays and major holidays when we’re closed). Unlike seasonal programs that only operate December-January, you can bring lights any time during our regular business hours.
Do I need to remove the bulbs from the string lights?
No preparation is needed. Bring your lights exactly as they are – tangled, in boxes, in bags, with or without bulbs. We’ll handle the recycling process.
Can I recycle LED lights too?
Absolutely! We accept all types of holiday string lights including traditional incandescent bulbs, LED lights, and any other decorative lighting technologies.
Do you accept broken lights or do they need to work?
We accept both working and non-working lights. In fact, recycling broken lights is one of the best uses for our service!
Is there a limit to how many lights I can drop off?
For typical household quantities, there’s no limit. If you have commercial quantities or multiple vehicles full, please call ahead at (832) 777-3002 so we can prepare for your arrival.
Do you recycle Halloween lights or just Christmas lights?
We recycle all holiday string lights including Christmas, Halloween, and any other seasonal decorative lighting throughout the year.
What do you do with the lights after recycling?
The lights are processed to recover valuable copper wire and other recyclable materials. These materials are then sent to specialized facilities for remanufacturing into new products.
Can I get paid for my old Christmas lights?
We provide free recycling as a community service but do not pay for residential quantities of lights. Some scrap metal buyers will pay for large commercial quantities, but for typical household amounts, our free drop-off service is the most convenient option.
Does Fort Bend County Recycling Center accept Christmas lights?
No, the Fort Bend County Recycling Center on Blume Road in Rosenberg does not accept Christmas tree lights or wrapping paper. EverTrade Electronics is one of the few year-round options in Fort Bend County for holiday lights recycling.
Contact Us About Holiday Lights Recycling
Have questions about recycling your holiday lights or other electronics? We’re here to help!
Call: (832) 777-3002
Email: info@EverTradeElectronics.com
Visit: 10100 Belknap Rd., Suite B5, Sugar Land, TX 77498
Send Us a Message Learn More About Our Drop-Off Center
🎄 Ready to Recycle Your Holiday Lights?
Drop off your old Christmas lights, Halloween lights, and holiday decorations during our convenient hours. No appointment needed – just stop by! We’re your year-round solution for responsible electronics recycling in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County.
