More and more political campaign signs are being printed for every campaign cycle. Until now, no one has had a serious discussion about what a person should do with a campaign sign after the election is over.

Every effort should be taken by candidates to use their campaign signs for more than one campaign cycle. But, often times, it's not realistic that a campaign sign will be used again. So, it's important to recycle campaign signs.

The best thing to do if you host a campaign sign in your yard is to keep it and repurpose it. You can use the sign for many things. For instance, if it's a paper campaign sign, the underside of the sign is not coated. You can turn it inside out and write on it with markers and make a new signs for your guests coming to a party, a garage sale or you can even make your own sign supporting your church, your favorite cause or charity. It's hard to find supplies to make large signs, so this is your chance to have a great home-made sign. No one will think it's weird you've made a home-made signs. So, get creative! But, make sure that when you reattach the sign to the wire wicket, you do so tightly and securely so it doesn't blow off and become litter.

You can also take paper signs and cut them in half to make posters. Again, you can make posters for home, work or church. The paper we print on is high quality. It's extremely durable and easy to work with. You can also cut the signs down to smaller sizes.

Unfortunately, the bag signs are not as easy to reuse, but it's possible. Turn the bag inside out and you can make your new sign. They are a little tricky to write on, but a thick black marker works well. The bag signs can be put into the recycling bins of most municipal collection operations, so that's another option.

If you have a corrugated plastic campaign sign, you can paint over it next time you have a wet paint roller out to cover up the political information. Then you'll be able to make it a sale sign or other sign you need in the future. It's always nice to put out a sign when having a party or get-together so people know where to go.

If you do not choose to repurpose the campaign sign for personal purposes, you can put the sign into the recycling bin. This isn't the best option, but a realistic one for some people.

If you are inclined, it's nice to return the campaign sign to the candidate's office or home. Regardless of winning or losing, a candidate knows their signs need to be properly recycled, so you're welcome to return the sign. No candidate worth supporting will turn down the return of their campaign sign.

Wire frames. If you have wire frames they, are either made of steel or aluminum. In both cases, the metal can be recycled. If you take you soda cans to an aluminum recycling center, they will likely give you cash for it. Standard H stakes weigh about .43 lbs which is equal to 12 empty aluminum cans.

H Stakes are also good for holding up plants. Just step the stake into the ground and you've got the support for your plant. They work great for ivy and tomatoes.

You can cut the steel wire at the corners and use them in the future. This is very good material, so it shouldn't be thrown away. If you're going to keep the steel wire wickets, they should be properly stored. First, wipe the wicket off with a damp cloth. This will remove dirt that sticks to the wire. Then, store the wire in a place where it won't get wet. Otherwise, you'll have a rusty rod that won't be much good. The steel wickets can also be used to hold up and grow plants as well.

Political candidates are not going to stop ordering campaign signs; they are a vital part of every good political campaign. But, all that material doesn't need to be wasted. A quick minute of planning, and you can figure out the best use for your old campaign sign.