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Correct Recycling in Toledo and Lucas County


What is recycling contamination?

Recycling contamination is when incorrect items or materials are put into recycling bins. Recycling contamination can also occur when the right items or materials are prepared the wrong way (food residue in containers, recyclables in plastic bags, ect.).
When the contamination of a load of recycling becomes too much, the items will be sent to the landfill even though some of them are viable for recycling. When we reduce contamination in our recycling bins, more materials are recycled.

What can and can't be recycled?

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Where can you recycle certain materials?

Grass and Yard Waste: 
  • At Yard Waste Collection Centers
  • Only leaves during seasonal curbside collection
Plastic Bags
  • Drop off at area supermarkets including Kroger, Target, etc.
Food Waste
  • Compost food waste at home
Clothing & Textiles
  • Donate to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc.
For more information about where and how to recycle, please check out the Lucas County Recycler's List

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For more information please contact:

Solid Waste Management District
City of Toledo
Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful
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  • Home
    • About
    • Members
  • Going Beyond Green
    • Regional Sustainability Plan
    • Environmentally >
      • Land & Natural Resource Use
      • Water Quality & Supply
    • Socially >
      • Healthy, Active, & Safe Communities
      • Education, Engagement, & Empowerment
    • Economically >
      • Infrastructure Investments
      • Economy & Workforce Development
      • Community Vitality
  • Sustainable Businesses
    • Sustainable Business Map
  • Resources
    • Nutrient Source Inventory
    • Grow It At Home
    • Home Energy Audits
    • Zero Waste Event Guide
    • Sustainable Neighborhoods Toolkit
    • Solar Inventory
    • Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Report Cards
  • Get Involved
    • EcoFest Toledo
    • Calendar of Events
    • Join the Commission
    • Newsletter
    • Share Your Story
  • Contact
  • Toledo-Lucas County Green Map
  • Going Beyond Green Luncheon Series
  • Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant
    • 2016 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
    • 2021 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
  • Community Garden Grants