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HOUSTON (CW39) — Most families have collected a lot of extra boxes, used wrapping paper and even bottles during this holiday season. Before you put everything on the curb for the garbage collector, watch CW39’s Shannon LaNier‘s interview with a sustainability ambassador, Jeremy Walters with Republic Services.

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Click HERE for Harris County Christmas tree drop-off locations.