Refuse/Recycling/Green Yard Waste

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Refuse & Recycling Programs

Sylvania, along with other local agencies, offers a variety of refuse and recycling programs. City residents are currently offered not only weekly curbside refuse pick but also bi-weekly recycling and green yard waste pick up. These programs work together to make our city a cleaner and more earth-friendly community.

Green yard waste bags are always available for purchase at the following locations:

  • Sylvania Ace Hardware
  • Sautter’s Food Center
  • Both Sylvania Kroger Locations

Questions or Problems with Refuse or Recycling

Frequently asked questions & answers. If you have any further questions or are experiencing issues with your refuse and/or recycling please fill out our online Refuse Question/Complaint Form.

Refuse Programs

Type of Refuse Agency Phone
2025 Weekly Refuse Collection Schedule Utilities 419-885-8733
Unlimited household refuse collection, large-item pickup
Spring Pickup Information   Fall Pickup Information
Utilities 419-885-8733

Recycling Programs

2025 Recycling Calendar
Pickup and Holiday Schedule Lookup
Acceptable Solid Waste
Unacceptable Solid Waste
For more information on proper recycling techniques click the link below.
www.recyclingsimplified.com

Type of Recycling Agency Phone
Green/Yard Waste -Biweekly curbside pickup in official brown bags or can with current annual sticker Schedule A  Schedule B Scheduling – Parks & Forestry 419-885-8992
Special Green Waste Pickup Scheduling – Parks & Forestry 419-885-8992
Yard Waste Drop-Off  (Click HERE for Details) Lucas County 419-843-9663
Leaf Collection Street Division 419-885-8733
Paper, Plastics, Cans  Utilities 419-885-8733
Electronics and Miscellaneous Materials Keep Toledo/ Lucas County Beautiful, Inc. 419-213-2255
Household Hazardous Waste Lucas County 419-213-2230
Shred Day – One-day event to deter identity theft Zoning 419-885-8948

Refuse and Recycling Map

Pertinent Forms, Documents & Schedule

Green Yard Waste Schedule A
Green Yard Waste Schedule B
General Rules & Regulations (Refuse, Recycling, & Green Yard Waste)
Lucas County Household Hazard Waste Disposal Information
Lucas County Recycling Information
Refuse Fee Information Page
Refuse Fee Exemption Questions & Answers
Refuse Fee Exemption Application based on Sylvania taxes paid or based on income.
Picnic Environmental Tips

Sylvania Forest Products

Residents throughout Northwest Ohio buy rich compost made by the Parks & Forestry every year. Compost can be purchased and picked up at our facility.

For more information call 419-885-8992.

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