Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

At the Neighborhood Scale

Think. Are you recycling materials from all areas of your home (including items from bathrooms and your garage)? Are you great at recycling but don’t use reusable shopping bags?

Plan. Examine areas in your home where recyclables could be collected. Consider using recycling containers for special events or parties. Contact Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful to request free recycling or trash containers for large gatherings.
Act. Place recycling bins in all areas of your home where recyclable materials are generated. Consider coordinating recycling drives at worship, school, or other community sites. Donate reusable materials to local charities and take unusual recyclables such as textiles, paint, electronics, etc. to recycling events.
Maintain. Share Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful’s Recycler’s List with neighbors, in newsletters, and on social media.
Go Beyond.

Contact your local representative about desires for neighborhood-wide composting
Organize a compost delivery with GROWs or Lucas County Soil and Water Conservation District
Promote creative re-use through art and connect with The Arts Commission
Make a neighborhood pledge to first reduce consumption before reusing and recycling

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