Recycling
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.
