Recycling

Special Recycling Collections

Annual Special Recycling Collections

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful is dedicated to ensuring that as much waste is diverted from our landfill as possible. Therefore, throughout the year we hold recycling/composting collections. Check out upcoming collections and any collection requirements below.

Properly Prepare Boat Shrink Wrap for Recycling

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

Special Recycling Collections

  • Campaign Sign Recycling

    We collect campaign signs for recycling after elections day at various locations throughout Lucas County.


    Please refer to our calendar for dates or email engagement@ktlcb.org 

  • Candy Wrapper Recycling

    We collect candy wrappers for recycling starting in November right after Holloween. Candy Wrapper Recycling Collection boxes are located at all local YMCA's starting November 1st.  


    Please refer to our calendar for dates or email engagement@ktlcb.org 

  • Holiday Light Recycling

    Holiday lights are considered e-waste and therefore can't be recycled in your curbside recycling.  We collect  holiday lights for recycling at drop-off locations throuout the winter. 


    Please refer to our calendar for dates or email engagement@ktlcb.org



  • Packaging Styrofoam Recycling

    In the past, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful has collected packaging Styrofoam for recycling at special events throughout the year. Lott Industries is currently accepting packaging Styrofoam for recycling. Give Lott Industries a call at (419) 381-5200.


    No Styrofoam food containers will be accepted. 

  • Pumpkin Composting

    We collect pumpkinis and gourds at the beginning of November until the begining of December at compost bins located throughout Lucas County. 


    Please refer to our calendar for dates or email engagement@ktlcb.org