Balloons
What Should I Do With It?
Balloons are a popular decoration, but they pose significant risks to the environment and human health. Releasing balloons into the sky is a form of littering, as fallen balloons frequently entangle or prove fatal to wildlife. To protect your health, never inhale the helium inside balloons, as it displaces oxygen in the lungs. When decorating, choose eco-friendly alternatives like DIY paper honeycomb balls. If you do use traditional balloons, always pop or untie them before securing them in your regular household garbage to save space and prevent them from escaping into the environment.
Before throwing this away, see if it can be fixed up, given to a friend, or donated to a local thrift shop. Keeping items in use is the best way to stop waste before it starts!
The recycling guidelines shown here are for general reference and educational purposes. Every city and town has different rules, sorting equipment, and recycling programs.
Please check your local town website or ask your local garbage collection program to make sure you are following your neighborhood's rules.