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RECYCLING
Recycling Center located in Bowling Green, Ohio

RECYCLING CENTER "HOW TO"    /    CURBSIDE RECYCLING
DROP OFF RECYCLING    /    GENERAL RECYCLING INFORMATION

INCREASE RECYCLING AT YOUR EVENT 

*NEW* DIGITAL TV TRANSITION & RECYCLING

BOWLING GREEN RECYCLING CENTER

The Recycling Center is located at 1040 N. College (north of Poe Road).

 

Items accepted at the Recycling Center's 24 Hour Drop Off are listed below. 

 
 
How to Separate Junk Mail
  • EMPTY ENVELOPES.
  • Glossy sheets go with magazines.
  • Non-glossy sheets go with mixed office paper.
  • Throw away any plastic or metal objects.

 

   Mixed Office Paper
  • White and colored paper.
  • Plastic windows in envelopes are ok.
  • Labels, stamps, sticky notes, and staples are ok.
  • No paper ream wrappers or construction paper.

 
Magazines/Catalogs
  • ONLY include magazines printed on smooth, glossy paper.
  • Remove plastic wrapper
   Newspaper/Phone Books/ Green-Bar Computer Paper
  • Remove from bags or untie.
  • Inserts and circulars are ok.
  • Dry newspaper only.
  • Tear phone books into 1" sections or smaller.
Cardboard/Brown Bags
  • Boxes should be flattened.
  • No packing material such as Styrofoam, peanuts, or bubble wrap.
  • Remove plastic outer wrap.
  • No milk or juice boxes.
   Steel Cans & Aluminum Cans
  • Separate metals - a magnet will stick to steel but not to aluminum.
  • Aluminum cans usually hold beverages; steel cans usually hold food or aerosols.
  • Remove paper labels.
  • Drain and rinse cans.
Plastic Bottles
  • Bottles only.
  • Please remove and discard bottle caps.
  • No plastic bags.
   Glass
  • Remove lids.
  • No ceramic, china, light bulbs, or mirrors.
Books
  • Hard and soft cover books accepted.
   Aluminum Foil
  • No items with food waste.
  • Pie trays are acceptable.
 
Preparing Your Recyclables is a brochure available for viewing and printing. 
 
LOOKING TO INCREASE RECYCLING AT YOUR EVENT?

The Wood County Solid Waste District can help your group with recycling efforts.

Clear Stream Recycling Containers are available for loan.  Please contact us at 419-354-9297 for more information. 

In order to secure your date and arrange for pickup, arrangements must be made with our office no later than one week prior to your event.

Interested in purchasing your own clear stream recycling containers? http://www.clearstreamrecycler.com

 

CURBSIDE RECYCLING INFORMATION

Wood County has many recycling opportunities. Listed below are links to local curbside recycling programs, contact information for those without websites, and a link to more information about the Bowling Green Recycling Center.

 
  City of Bowling Green
www.bgohio.org		   Public Works Department
New Bowling Green City Curbside Brochure
Bowling Green City Curbside regulations FAQ		   419-354-6227
  City of Perrysburg
www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us		   Office of Litter Prevention
& Recycling		   419-872-8034
  City of Northwood   City Administrator   419-693-9320
  City of Rossford   City Administrator   419-666-0210
  Village of Haskins   Utilities Department   419-823-1911
  Village of Luckey   Village Administrator   419-833-8721
  Village of Millbury    Village Administrator    
  Village of Walbridge   Village Administrator   419-666-1830
  Lake & Perrysburg Townships   Melissa Wolfe
Waste Management, Inc.		   800-458-3849
  Bradner, Wayne, & Risingsun   Mick Torok
NAT Transportation		   419-288-2082.
 

DROP OFF RECYCLING

If curbside recycling is not available, you can obtain blue bins at no charge (limit one each per household).  Call the Solid Waste District Office at 419-354-9297.
 

RECYCLING INFORMATION

Ohio's Recycling Industry is a $22.5 billion success!*

  • The recycling industry supports 4.3% of the jobs in Ohio.
  • 3.7% of Ohio's gross state product is attributable to the recycling industry.
  • The average wage paid by the recycling industry is $36,000 - which is $8,000 more than the State of Ohio's average wage.


For more detailed information, you can also download the Household Recycling Brochure.

and the Supplement Information Brochure.

* Information from The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Recycling Means Business, 2003

 
 

DIGITAL TV TRANSITION & RECYCLING

 June 12 - DATE EXTENDED!!
The Digital TV (DTV) Transition

Currently, many over-the-air stations are broadcasting in both analog and digital TV formats. After June 12, 2009, full –power TV stations will broadcast only in digital. The DTV transition will affect those who watch free over-the-air television (through a rooftop antenna or “rabbit ears”). If you watch over-the-air programs on an analog TV, you must take action before June 12, 2009. 

Remember:  If you subscribe to cable or satellite service, your TV will not be affected by this change!  You can also purchase a Digital Converter Box from several local retail stores.

Please view this TV Transition Informational Brochure or visit www.dtv.gov to become more informed on this transition.

Wood County Businesses Accepting Televisions for Recycling
Best Buy
(Beginning Feb. 15, 2009)
10017 Fremont Pike
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: 419-874-6608 		 Environmental Recycling
 

527 E. Woodland Circle

Bowling Green, OH 43402

Phone: 800-284-9107
All U.S. Best Buy stores will accept most consumer electronics (including televisions up to 32” in size) for recycling, beginning Feb. 15th.  Consumers may bring a maximum of two (2) items per day.  A $10 fee will be applied for each item, and consumers will be given a $10 Best Buy gift card in return. Environmental Recycling does not have a restriction on the size of televisions it will accept for recycling.  However, consumers will be charged by the pound to recycle their old electronics.  Please call for more detailed information on fees.

 
 
 

 
 
 

For more information, contact the Wood County Solid Waste Management District
by phone at 419-354-9297 or by email at wcswmd@wcnet.org.