Police departments say you should be wary about you leave at the curb this week.
Empty cardboard boxes from your Christmas gifts may be an invitation to theft — letting criminals know the goods you have inside your home.
To help prevent theft, police say that you should shred up your boxes and dispose of them sparingly. Keep in mind that your trash collector may have a delayed schedule due to the holiday.
Also, several retailers have drop-off locations for recycled goods.
Most cities provide recycling information on city websites. Here’s a recycling guide for people across Kansas:
http://kansasrecycle.com