Recycling

Special Recycling Collections

Special Recycling Collections


Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful ensures that unnecessary waste is diverted from our landfill. Therefore, throughout the year we hold recycling/composting collections for the items listed below.

Special Recycling & Compost Collections


Pumpkin & Gourd Composting

Starting Saturday, November 1st and ending Sunday, December 7th we are accepting pumpkins and gourds for composting.


Drop-Off Locations


  • The old Andersons building
  • 530 Illinois Ave, Maumee OH
  • Sylvania Twp Hall
  • 4927 N Holland Sylvania Rd, Sylvania OH
  • Ottawa Park
  • 2145 N Cove Blvd, Toledo OH
  • Oregon Senior Center 
  • 4350 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 43616



Candy Wrapper Recycling

Starting Saturday, November 1st and ending Monday, December 1st we are collecting candy wrappers for recycling. 


Please bring your candy wrappers to any
YMCA of Greater Toledo location.

Yard Sign Recycling

Starting Tuesday, November 4th and ending Monday, December 1st we are collecting yard signs for recycling.


Drop-off locations are to be determined.

Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling


Before setting sail, recycle your boat wrap! At our collection event, residents are invited to stop by and recycle their boat shrink wrap.


  • Tuesday May 6th, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful (1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo OH)
  • Tuesday May 19th, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful (1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo OH)
  • Saturday June 7th, 2025, from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM at Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful (1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo OH)

BOAT SHRINK WRAP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

IF YOU HAVE NOT:

  • Bundled boat shrink wrap properly (watch shrink wrap recycling video to learn about proper bundling)


  • Removed nylon straps & any other non-shrink wrap materials from the boat shrink wrap you are recycling

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