SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful announced launch of a new drop-off program for plastic planters and trays, which are not accepted in curbside recycling. The greenhouse container recycling program will run through June 6 and is primarily aimed at keeping plastic waste out of local landfills.

According to authorities, several thousands of plastic greenhouse trays and planters gets discarded after every planting season in spring. The new drop off program will offer a sustainable option for residents to responsibly dispose of these items. The items must be clean, dry, empty and free of dirt and soil.

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There are four participating locations, namely Bench Farms – 9152 Jerusalem Road, Curtice, Black Diamond Toledo – 1964 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, Black Diamond Waterville – 7714 Dutch Road, Waterville, and Lois Keil and Sons – 9022 Central Ave., Sylvania, which will accept the items during regular business hours.

Adam Cassi, Executive Director of Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful commented that the new intiative provides a great opportunity to keep plastics out of the landfill and give them a chance at a second life. He expressed gratitude to local greenhouses who will act as local collection partners in communities.

All materials collected through the initiative will be properly processed by a recycling partner.