ERG Environmental - learn more

Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most household hazardous wastes at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Lucas Solid Waste Management District - learn more

The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District accepts household hazardous waste, paint, and electronics. Appointments are available on Thursday and Saturday mornings. Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. Fees may apply.  

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

DONATE:

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore - learn more

Air conditioners and furnaces must be in working order and no older than 15 years. Contact: 419-382-1658

RECYCLE: 

OmniSource - learn more

Steel and iron are accepted including air conditioners which contain freon. Contact: 419-537-9400

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Aluminum cans are accepted in your curbside recycling. Please keep recyclables loose and make sure they are clean and dry. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Aluminum cans are accepted at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. Please keep recyclables loose, no plastic bags and no trash.

VFW or American Legion - learn more

The process and tradition of properly retiring an American flag requires finding a disposal location in your area. At one of these locations (VFW, American Legion, others), your American flag can be properly retired with the respect and gravity that it is entitled.

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most household hazardous wastes at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District accepts household hazardous waste, paint, and electronics. Appointments are available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. Fees may apply.  

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

DONATE:

Goodwill - learn more

Smaller appliances that are clean and in good working order can be donated to Goodwill. Contact: 419-255-0070

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore - learn more

If it is in good working condition - try donating it!  The Habitiat for Humanity ReStore accepts most large appliances.  Reusing is better than recycling. Contact: 419-382-1658

Salvation Army - learn more

Smaller appliances that are clean and in good working order can be donated to The Salvation Army.

RECYCLE:

Kripke - learn more

Kripke is a metal recycling company that takes appliances and other scrap metal. Your scap metal is most likely worth some cash. Contact: (419) 469-3422

OmniSource - learn more

OmniSource is a scrap metal recycler.  They are also the only location that take appliances with freon in them such as refridgerators and air conditioners. Contact: 419-537-9400

Other Scrap Metal Recyclers

There are plenty of other great scrap metal recyclers around. Do a quick internet search to find the closest one to you. 

Kripke - learn more

Kripke is a metal recycling company that takes scrap metal. Your scap metal is most likely worth some cash. Contact: 419-469-3422

OmniSource - learn more

OmniSource is a scrap metal recycler. Contact: 419-537-9400

Batteries Plus Bulbs - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries, rechargable, and akaline. Located in Toledo, Batteries Plus Bulbs accepts all types of batteries as well as all types of light bulbs.  They even recycle some small electronics. 

Battery Wholesale - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries and rechargable batteries. With multiple locations around Toledo, Battery Wholesale accepts most types of batteres.  

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Acceptable items: all types of batteries. Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most Household Hazardous Wastes, including batteries, at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Gross Electric - learn more

Acceptable items: Fluorescent tubes and bulbs, Mercury-Vapor Lights, Ballasts, and Batteries.

Kripke - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries. In addition to being a scrap metal recycler, Kripke also accepts (and pays you for) car batteries. Contact: 419-469-3422

Lucas County Solid Waste Management - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries, rechargable, and alkaline. All you have to do is register, appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off.  Fees apply.

Local Home Improvement Stores

Acceptable items: rechargable. Many home improvement stores have a dropoff bin for regargable battaries and compact fluorescent light bulbs. 

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful - learn more

We collect Boat Wrap every spring.  Contact us for more information and dropoff locations. 

Friends of the Library  - learn more

Friends of the Library hosts books sales and other functions to raise funds for the Toledo/Lucas County Library. Fees may apply. Contact: 419-259-5455

Goodwill - learn more

Books are accepted for donation at Goodwill locations. Contact: 419-255-0070

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful - learn more

We host campaign/yard sign collections every election.  We accept all types of signs.  Contact us for more information and dropoff locations. 

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful - learn more

We host Candy Wrapper collections every Halloween.  We accept all types of wrappers.  Contact us for more information and dropoff locations. 

Batteries Plus Bulbs - learn more

Acceptable items: Car Batteries, Rechargable, and Alkaline. Located in Toledo, Batteries Plus Bulbs accepts all types of batteries as well as all types of light bulbs.  They even recycle some small electronics. 

Battery Wholesale - learn more

Acceptable Items: Car Batteries and Rechargable Batteries. With multiple locations around Toledo, Battery Wholesale accepts most types of batteres.  

Kripke - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries. In addition to being a scrap metal recycler, Kripke also accepts (and pays you for) car batteries. Contact: 419-469-3422

Target - learn more

Target’s Car Seat Trade-in Event takes place durring a designated time of the year.  Those utilizing the program recive a 20% off coupon good towards a new car seat, car seat base, travel system or stroller, or select baby home gear. Materials from the old car seats are recycled by Target’s partner, Waste Management, to create new products such as pallets and plastic buckets, and construction materials.

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Cardboard is accepted in your curbside recycling. Please flatten boxes. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Cardboard is accepted at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. Please flatten boxes.

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Goodwill - learn more

CDs, games, DVDs that are clean and in good condition are accepted by Goodwill. Contact: 419-255-0070

AIM Ecycling - learn more

AIM Ecycling provides electronic recycling services to businesses, educational institutions and the community. They are NW Ohio’s only R2 Certified electronic recycler. They specialize in the secure data removal and recycling of computers and electronics. Contact: 419-517-2055

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

Lucas County residents are welcome to use the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District's program. Electronics are accepted.  Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. 

Recycle IT, USA Toledo - learn more

They focus on recycling discarded electronics.  Their goal is to make recycling electronics easy!  Check out their convenient locations to make recycling your electronics easy.

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most household hazardous wastes at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District accepts household hazardous waste, paint, and electronics. Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. Fees may apply. 

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

Gross Electric - learn more

For a nominal fee, Gross Electric will properly recycle hazardous light bulbs (including recycling fluorescent tubes) from your home or business. Contact: 419-537-1818

Batteries Plus Bulbs - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries, rechargable, and akaline. Located in Toledo, Batteries Plus Bulbs accepts all types of batteries as well as all types of light bulbs.  They even recycle some small electronics. 

Local Home Improvement Stores

Acceptable items: rechargable. Many home improvement stores have a dropoff bin for regargable battaries and compact fluorescent light bulbs. 

AIM Ecycling - learn more

AIM Ecycling provides electronic recycling services to businesses, educational institutions and the community. They are NW Ohio’s only R2 Certified electronic recycler. They specialize in the secure data removal and recycling of computers and electronics. Contact: 419-517-2055

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

Lucas County residents are welcome to use the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District's program. Electronics are accepted.  Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. 

Recycle IT USA - learn more

Computer equiptment can be recycled at a Recycle IT USA location. Contact: 833-419-2989

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

Klumm Brothers - learn more

Crushing concrete into usabel aggregate keeps it from taking us space in our landfill. Contact: 419-829-3166

Kripke Enterprises - learn more

Copper is accepted. Contact: 419-469-3422

Omnisource - learn more

Copper is accepted. Contact: 419-537-9400

Other Scrap Metal Recyclers

There are plenty of other great scrap metal recyclers around.  Do a quick internet search to find the closest one to you. 

Omnisource - learn more

OmniSource is a scrap metal recycler.  They are also the only location that take appliances with freon in them such as refridgerators and air conditioners. Contact: 419-537-9400

Lott Industries - learn more

Lott can handle all your needs for proper and compliant destruction and for the disposal of sensitive information.  Visit their website to find hours of opperation. Contact: 419-381-5200

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

AIM Ecycling - learn more

AIM Ecycling provides electronic recycling services to businesses, educational institutions and the community. They are NW Ohio’s only R2 Certified electronic recycler. They specialize in the secure data removal and recycling of computers and electronics. Contact: 419-517-2055

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

Lucas County residents are welcome to use the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District's program. Electronics (including tube TVs) are accepted. TVs are .50 a pound electrnics are free. Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. 

Recycle IT, USA Toledo - learn more

They focus on recycling discarded electronics.  Their goal is to make recycling electronics easy!  Check out their convenient locations to make recycling your electronics easy. Contact: 833-419-2989

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

The Sight Center - learn more

Eyeglasses are accepted. Blindness/low vision devices are also accepted. Contact: 419-720-3937

ERG Environmental - learn more

Lightbulbs and Fluorescent Tubes are accepted. Contact: 419-354-6110

Gross Electric - learn more

For a nominal fee, Gross Electric will properly recycle hazardous light bulbs (including recycling fluorescent tubes) from your home or business. Contact: 419-537-1818

Lucas Solid Waste Management District - learn more

Lucas County residents are welcome to use the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District's program, but must make an appointment prior to doing so. Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. 

Batteries Plus Bulbs - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries, rechargable, and akaline. Located in Toledo, Batteries Plus Bulbs accepts all types of batteries as well as all types of light bulbs.  They even recycle some small electronics. 

City of Toledo - learn more

To reduce the amount of food waste that is landfilled, we have partnered with the City of Toledo and Metroparks Toledo to create a Food Waste Drop-Off program. The Food Waste Drop-Off Program allows residents to compost their food waste at designated locations for free.

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity - learn more

Habitiat accepts gently used furniture for resale. Contact: 419-382-1658

Epworth United Methodist Church - learn more

Epworth collects gently used furniture for families in need. Contact: 419-531-4236

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Glass bottles and jars are accepted in your curbside recycling. Please flatten boxes. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Glass bottles and jars are accepted at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. Containers must be clean, empty, rinsed. Please leave the caps on.

Recycle Waste Services - learn more

Window glass  and other glass types is accepted for recycling at Recycle Waste Services. Contact: 419-517-1323

Epworth Church Furniture Ministry - learn more

This ministry was created to provide quality, used furniture and basic household items to families in our community who are in need. 

Goodwill - learn more

Furniture is accepted for donation at Goodwill locations. Contact: 419-255-0070

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore - learn more

Furniture (not in need of repair or cleaning; no IKEA or Sauder style furniture). Contact: 419-382-1658

Salvation Army - learn more

Clothing, textiles, and small homegoods are accepted at Salvation Army locations for resale. Items that can not be resold are either repaired or recycled. 

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most household hazardous wastes at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District accepts household hazardous waste, paint, and electronics. Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. Fees may apply. 

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Junk mail can be recyled in your curbside recycling. Please remove any plastic film. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Junk mail can be recyled at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. Please remove any plastic film. 

The Sight Center - learn more

Acceptable items: 

• Desktop CCTVs and reading machines
• iPads and Apple accessories (currently supported models)
• Video magnifiers
• Wearable technology (currently supported)
• Handheld and lighted magnifiers
• Assistive technology products (current)

Contact: 419-720-3937

Gross Electric - learn more

For a nominal fee, Gross Electric will properly recycle hazardous light bulbs (including recycling fluorescent tubes) from your home or business. Contact: 419-537-1818

Batteries Plus Bulbs - learn more

Acceptable items: car batteries, rechargable, and akaline. Located in Toledo, Batteries Plus Bulbs accepts all types of batteries as well as all types of light bulbs.  They even recycle some small electronics. 

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Magazines and other paper materials can be recycled in your curbside bins. Please keep recyclables loose and make sure they are clean and dry. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Magazines and other paper materials can be recycled at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. Please keep recyclables loose, no plastic bags and no trash.

Ability Center - learn more

The Ability Center accepts assistive technology and medical equipment that is in working order. Please refer to their website for the full list of acceptable items. Contact: 419-885-5733

MESA - learn more

MESA collects and distributes medical equipment from our warehouse at 1370 North Main Street, Fostoria, Ohio.

Stericycle - learn more

Stericycle accepts medical waste. Please visit their website for requirements and regulations. 

Pharmacies, Hospitals, Police Stations, and other Locations - learn more

Medications including inhalers are accepted. Please no epipens.  

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most Household Hazardous Wastes, including mercury and thermometers/thermostats. Contact: 419-354-6110

Kripke - learn more

If it doesn't work, Kripke a metal recycling company that takes appliances and other scrap metal. Your scap metal is most likely worth some cash. Contact: (419) 469-3422

OmniSource - learn more

OmniSource is another scrap metal recycler.  They are also the only location that take appliances with freon in them such as refridgerators and air conditioners. Contact: 419-537-9400

Other Scrap Metal Recyclers

There are plenty of other great scrap metal recyclers around.  Do a quick internet search to find the closest one to you. 

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most Household Hazardous Wastes at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District accepts Household Hazardous Waste, Paint, and Electronics. Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. Fees may apply. 

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

TerraCycle - learn more

TerraCycle specializes in recycling Hard-to-Recycle items.  Some fees appy.

The Toledo Zoo - learn more

TerraCycle items are collected. The collection bin is right off of the Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot.  Visit their website to download the list of what they accept.

Scrap4Art - learn more

Materials aare accepted for donation. Materials are reused by students and adults. Contact: 419-720-2978

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Magazines and other paper materials can be recycled in your curbside bins. Please keep recyclables loose and make sure they are clean and dry. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Magazines and other paper materials can be recycled in your curbside bins. Please keep recyclables loose, no plastic bags and no trash.

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Acceptable items: oil and latex paint/stains. Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most Household Hazardous Wastes at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Habitat for Humanity ReStore - learn more

Latex Paint only is accepted for a fee of $2 per gallon.  

Lucas Solid Waste Management District - learn more

Acceptable items: oil and latex paint/stains. All you have to do is register, appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off.  Fees may apply.

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Located in Bowling Green, ERG accepts most Household Hazardous Wastes, including pesticides, at their drop-off location. Contact: 419-354-6110

Lucas Solid Waste Management District - learn more

The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District accepts Household Hazardous Waste, Paint, and Electronics. Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. Fees may apply.  

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Phone books and other paper materials can be recycled in your curbside bins. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Phone books can be recycled at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. 

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Aluminum cans are accepted in your curbside recycling. Please keep recyclables loose and make sure they are clean and dry. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Aluminum cans are accepted at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. Please keep recyclables loose, no plastic bags and no trash.

Kroger - learn more

Take plastic wrap and film to Kroger to be recycled. Collection boxes are located upon entering.

Meijer - learn more

Take plastic wrap and film to Meijer to be recycled. Collection boxes are located upon entering.

Target - learn more

Take plastic wrap and film to Target to be recycled. Collection boxes are located upon entering.

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Local Plant Nursery

Plastic flower pots and trays can not be recycled, but they can be donated to your local plant and flower nursery for reuse. Pease be sure to give them a call before donating materials. 

Office Depot and Office Max - learn more

Ink & Toner Recycling. Earn rewards for recycling your ink & toner cartridges from any brand or any store at Office Depot. Not a rewards member? Enroll in their program.

ERG Environmental Services - learn more

Propane / Fire extinguishers  are accepted but ERG does not accept cylinders other than propane or fire extinguishers at the HHW door. No compressed gas cylinders other than propane. Contact: 419-354-6110

Return to your propane tank location 

You can return your propane tank to the location you got your propane tank from. They will reuse it. 

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful - learn more

We host pumpkin collections every fall.  Contact us for more information and dropoff locations. 

Kripke Enterprises - learn more

Kripke Enterprises accepts radiators for recycling. Contact: (419) 469-3422

OmniSource - learn more

OmniSource is another scrap metal recycler.  They are also the only location that take appliances with freon in them such as refridgerators and air conditioners. Contact: 419-537-9400

Other Scrap Metal Recyclers

There are plenty of other great scrap metal recyclers around.  Do a quick internet search to find the closest one to you. 

Culture Clash - learn more

Records that can be played again may be worth something at Culture Clash Records 

Allied Record Exchange - learn more

Records that can be played agian may be worth something at Allied Record Exchange.

Goodwill - learn more

Records can be donated at Goodwill. 

OmniSource - learn more

Steel and iron are accepted including refridgerators which contain freon. Contact: 419-537-9400

Kripke Enterprises - learn more

Kripke is a metal recycling company that takes appliances and other scrap metal. Your scap metal is most likely worth some cash. Contact: (419) 469-3422

OmniSource - learn more

OmniSource is  a scrap metal recycler.  They are also the only location that take appliances with freon in them such as refridgerators and air conditioners. Contact: 419-537-9400

Other Scrap Metal Recyclers

There are plenty of other great scrap metal recyclers around.  Do a quick internet search to find the closest one to you. 

Curbside Recycling - learn more

Steel cans are accepted in your curbside recycling. Please keep recyclables loose and make sure they are clean and dry. 

Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off - learn more

Steel cans are accepted at Lucas County Recycling Drop-Off locations. Please keep recyclables loose, no plastic bags and no trash.

Lott Industries - learn more

Packaging styrofoam is accepted for recycling by Lott Industries durring designated hours. Only PACKAGING styrofoam is accepted, no food containers. Contact (419) 381-5200.

Daves Running - learn more

All Daves Running locations accept gently used athletic shoes for donation.  These go to the MORE Foundation Group.  Shoes are either donated, or re-sold to help fund reforestation projects.

DSW - learn more

Area DSW locations accept all styles and sizes of new or gently-worn shoes.  These go to soles 4 souls, which donates the shoes to those in need.

Nike - learn more

Nike locations take all athletic sneakers, regardless of their condition.  Those that cannot be donate are recycled.

AIM Ecycling - learn more

AIM Ecycling provides electronic recycling services to businesses, educational institutions and the community. They are NW Ohio’s only R2 Certified electronic recycler. They specialize in the secure data removal and recycling of computers and electronics.  Fees apply.  Contact: 419-517-2055

Lucas County Solid Waste Management District - learn more

Lucas County residents are welcome to use the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District's program. Electronics (including tube TVs) are accepted. TVs are .50 a pound. Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 to arrange a time for drop-off. 

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These event accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more. 

Tire Shops

When your replacing your tires, make sure you recycle them with the tire shop. 

Recycle Waste Services - learn more

Window glass is accepted for recycling at Recycle Waste Services. Contact: 419-517-1323

Clean Wood Recycling - learn more

Brush, tree trimming, woody material, and grass are accepted. Contact: 419-843-9663

Toledo Top Soil & Mulch - learn more

Leaves and wood chips accepted. Contact: 419-729-7280

Clean Toledo Events - learn more

The City of Toledo hosts Clean Toledo events every summer. These events accept things like tires, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and more.