Toledo Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Toledo recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Paper and cardboard
- Plastic bottles and jugs
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal food and beverage cans
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags
- Food remnants or greasy boxes
- Styrofoam
- Hazardous chemicals
- Yard waste in recycling containers
Can you recycle these items in Toledo?
Can you recycle cardboard in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Toledo?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Toledo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Toledo?
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DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services (City of Toledo Department of Public Service) · contractor
Phone: 419-936-2511
One Government CenterToledo, OH 43604
These collection rules cover Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Toledo, OH?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out on the curb the night before your scheduled pickup; promptly put away once collection is complete. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Toledo?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Toledo?
Beginning January 5, 2026, residents can place up to 5 bulk items at the curb each week with regularly scheduled trash pickup; each item must weigh under 40 lbs; no scheduling needed The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 419-936-2511 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Toledo?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and cardboard, Plastic bottles and jugs, Glass bottles and jars, Metal food and beverage cans. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, Food remnants or greasy boxes, Styrofoam, Hazardous chemicals, Yard waste in recycling containers. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.