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Small, working recycling center in south Toledo that neighborhood folks and DIY types use to keep stuff out of the landfill. It handles the usual curbside-type materials and runs more like a hands-on drop-off than a showroom. Locals swing by with carloads or truck beds when doing cleanouts or projects.
Drive up Creekside and pull into the entrance where there's an obvious booth and a pair of lanes for cars and trucks. The site is practical and a bit gritty - concrete pads, big open bays, and rows of containers rather than landscaped grounds. Recycling bins and collection areas sit to the right past the booth, with room to back up and unload larger items. Weekends fill up, so be prepared for a short line and to maneuver a trailer or pickup when placing materials into the proper containers.
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Before You Go
- Sort and flatten cardboard beforehand to make unloading quicker and keep it from taking up extra space in the vehicle.
- Bring something to secure loose items in a truck bed - tarps and bungee cords help prevent things from blowing out on the drive.
- Go midweek or early in the morning on a weekday to avoid the longest lines during spring cleanup and weekend traffic.
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