Correct Recycling

Recycle Correctly in Lucas County
Recycling correctly keeps Lucas County's recycling contamination rate low, ensuring recycled items get recycled.
Recycling conserves natural resources, preserves landfill space, saves energy, reduces pollution, and supports local jobs and economy.
Learn more about correct recycling practices below and common recycling mistakes that lead to contamination.
Recycling resources including the LC Recycles App and Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off sites are available to residents to improves recycling efforts locally.
Curbside & Drop-Off Recycling
Follow the following rules when recycling in your curbside recycling bin.
RECYCLE the following items - make sure they are clean & dry:
Paper & Cardboard
Newspaper, magazines, flattened boxes, and unwanted mail.
Metal
Aluminum and steel cans.
Plastic Containers
Beverage containers, bottles, jugs, tubs.
Plastics 1,2,4,5, & 7 are accepted.
Glass
Bottles & jars.
Cartons
Milk, juice, and soup cartons.
DO NOT recycle the following items:
NO Plastic Bags
Do not bag your recyclables or put plastic bags/film in the recycling bin.
NO Clothing & Textiles
Donate unwanted clothing/textiles.
NO Electronics
Take electronics to a Clean Toledo event or contact Lucas Solid Waste Management District to recycle electronics.
The LC Recycles App
Confused about recycling? The LC Recycles App has got you covered!
Recycle correctly, every time. The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District is here to help you become an expert recycler, with the LC Recycles app.
You can simply search for items using the app to discover if they are or are not recyclable in your curbside containers or at a Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off location. You will also be able to find where to dispose of hard-to-recycle items (paint, tires, electronics, etc.) correctly. You can even play an interactive recycling game to hone your recycling skills.
Search your App Store or Google Play for "LC Recycles". You can also click the corresponding link below!
Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off Location Map
Use the map below to find Lucas County Solid Waste Management District's Recycling Drop-Off locations. These drop-off locations allow Lucas County residents to properly recycle paper, cardboard, plastics numbers 1,2,4,5,7, cans, glass, and cartons.
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No Plastic Bags or Bagged Recycling
No Garbage or Greasy Pizza Boxes
No Textiles
No Construction Waste or Illegal Dumping
No Compost or Yard Waste
Correct Recycling in Lucas County
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Recycling
Recycling and/or Trash
