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 up 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
2025 Green Yard Waste Schedule A
2025 Green Yard Waste Schedule B
2026 Green Yard Waste Schedule
- Green Yard Waste Stickers
- January – May – $40.00
- June – July – $30.00
- August – September – $20.00
- October – December – $10.00
- Green Yard Waste Bags ($2.00) and available at:
- Sylvania Ace Hardware on Main St.
- Both Sylvania Kroger Locations
- Sautters Food Center
Refuse & Recycling Programs
2025 Refuse & Recycling Holiday Schedule
2026 Refuse & Recycling Holiday Schedule
Unlimited Household Refuse Collection (Large Item Pick-up)
Spring 2026 Pick-up Information - (April 27th - May 1st, 2026)
Fall 2025 Pick-up Information - (September 14th - 18th, 2026)
Bulk Item Refuse Stickers – $15.00
Extra Refuse Bag Stickers – $2.25
Acceptable Solid Waste
Unacceptable Solid Waste
For more information on proper recycling techniques click the link below.
www.recyclingsimplified.com
Types of Recycling
- Green/Yard Waste -Biweekly curbside pick-up in official brown bags or can with current annual sticker Schedule A Schedule B
- Special Green Waste Pickup – Schedule with Parks & Forestry – 419-885-8992
- Leaf Collection
- Electronics and Miscellaneous Materials – 419-213-2255
- Household Hazardous Waste – 419-213-2230
- City of Sylvania Shred Day – Saturday April 25th, 2026
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.
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.
