Most of the packaging used for toys and other gifts is not recyclable.

From piles of presents to meals featuring mountains of food; for many of us the holidays are a time for excess. But the City of Edmonton has a few tips to help people prevent excessive waste during the Christmas season.

Edmontonians pride themselves on a world-class waste management system. But a recent city audit found less than 50 per cent of  residential waste is being diverted, far short of the goal of 90 per cent. Test your recycling smarts with our quiz.