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 $2.50 each and can be purchased 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 |
| 2024 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
2024 Recycling Calendar. 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 |
Pertinent Forms, Documents & Schedule
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
Green Yard Waste Schedule A
Green Yard Waste Schedule B
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.
