Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Inc.

06/12/2026

It’s estimated that 22 million pounds of plastic pollution ends up in the Great Lakes every year. 🌊 Plastic that’s littered never really goes away - it just breaks down into microplastics that leach into our soil & waterways.

Be a part of the solution by cleaning up litter before it enters our waterways! We’re looking for volunteers to join our litter reduction programs:

✅ June Litter Cleanup & Green Drinks - June 16th at 4:00pm at the Blarney Event Center
✅ Lantern Fly Stomp Fest & Litter Cleanup - June 27th at 12pm at 419 Junction Ave
✅The Toledo Litter League! Sign up on our website!

Link in comments to learn more about volunteering 🔗

06/10/2026

Check out a a live painting experience by acclaimed muralist Dean Davis at Techledo this Saturday 🪩

TECHLEDO to bring electronic beats, multiple stages and a festival atmosphere to Toledo.

06/05/2026

The Frogtown Filth Faction have been sweeping up the competition - picking up 29 bags of litter (so far!). Keep up the good work! 🐸

You can checkout more about joining the Litter League and our teams progress on our website - link in the comments. ⚾️

06/05/2026

Responsibly dispose of your items at the first City of Toledo Clean Toledo event of the year! ♻️ This is a fantastic opportunity provided by the City to assist residents - make sure to take advantage of it.

The first Clean Toledo Recycling mobile event is coming up on Saturday, June 13, from 9 AM to 1 PM. This free event is open to City of Toledo residents.

📍 Location: City of Toledo Road and Bridge Maintenance, 1189 Central Ave.

Residents can bring acceptable items for proper disposal. ⬇️
✅ Up to 10 tires on or off the rim ($0.50 each)
✅ Paper
✅ Cardboard
✅ Sticks, branches, leaves, and grass clippings
✅ Electronics
✅ Non-food styrofoam
✅ Scrap Metal
✅ Bulky items: air conditioner, refrigerator, large appliances

06/04/2026

Many thanks to our Eco Champion Sponsor: First Solar ☀️

First Solar truly embodies the spirit of being an eco-champion as a premier solar energy technology company with a manufacturing facility right here in Northwest Ohio. We greatly appreciate their help making Green Time in the 419 possible! 🌿

We're thankful for their generosity and commitment to the environmental wellbeing of our planet. First Solar’s contribution allows us to continue our work of creating cleaner, greener, more beautiful communities. Thank you for championing our cause and helping us turn our vision into reality! ✅

Learn more about Green Time in the 419 & sponsorship opportunities - www.ktlcb.org/green-time

06/02/2026

An exciting opportunity for local eco-friendly vendors 🌿

🌿 VENDORS WANTED | Sylvania Franciscan Sustainability Summit
Are you an eco-conscious vendor, artist, or innovator?
We want YOU at the first annual Sylvania Franciscan Sustainability Summit!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Sylvania Franciscan Center, Sylvania, OH

We're seeking:
🌱 Vendors with sustainable products & new technologies
🎨 Artists who reuse, recycle & reinvent
♻️ Innovators advancing low-waste living

Join us in connecting and empowering our community to pursue sustainable, locally rooted lifestyles — in harmony with the environment.

👉 Apply now to reserve your vendor booth: https://sistersosf.org/sylvania-franciscan-sustainability-summit/

Spaces are limited! Applications require a booth setup photo. Deadline: August 3, 2026. Vendor notification, August 17, 2026. A refundable $50 deposit required at time of acceptance to secure spot.

06/02/2026

Volunteer with us at our community litter cleanup and then enjoy green networking at our June Green Drinks! ✅

On Tuesday June 16th at The Blarney Event Center attendees will meet to complete a litter cleanup from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. From 5:00 to 7:00 PM attendees can connect with environmental & community minded folks at the Blarney Event Center. Non-alcoholic options are available.

Can’t stay the entire time? No problem! Attend when you can. If you are planning on coming out to the litter cleanup please register to help us get a head count: https://form.jotform.com/ktlcb/green-drinks

06/01/2026

♻ Recycling Collection Tomorrow! ♻

Greenhouse trays/containers and boat wrap cannot be recycled in your curbside recycling bin or at Lucas County Solid Waste Management District Recycling Drop-Off sites. Stop by Chase Stemm Academy (600 Bassett St) from 4:30 to 6:30 PM tomorrow to drop off your clean & dry greenhouse containers (no dirt!) and boat wrap (no nylon straps or other materials!) for recycling. Cant make it tomorrow? Hit up our next one:

♻️ Tuesday June 2nd from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Chase Stemm Academy
♻️ Saturday June 20th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Wildwood Metropark
♻️ Wednesday June 24th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Pearson Metropark

05/29/2026

Earlier this May, we hosted our last EcoSystems Workshop of the year with the Toledo Mindfulness Institute 🌿

At this special workshop - participants were able to break ground on the new Toledo Lucas County Public Library site at Glendale and South Detroit with the planting of a total of 10 trees - Redbud and Maple 🌳

We’re excited to have been a small part in this new community hub that will foster learning and community in South Toledo!

05/27/2026

The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Trash Pandas hit the season swinging for the outfield! ⚾ The team has already completed two cleanups and collected 15 bags of litter. Go team!

There is still time to sign up for the Toledo Litter League as a Community Group, Nonprofit, Business, or Family/Individual. Link in comments to learn more 🚮