The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District assists companies having surplus, obsolete, off-spec or by-product or raw materials with Waste Exchange Links and Data Bases for their unwanted materials.

Waste Exchanges are on-line, searchable, data bases which provide a forum for industries to list and market unwanted but usable materials to other companies as a raw material.

Waste Exchanges are typically set up by category of materials and by regions for transportation considerations. Contact the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District for more information regarding a Waste Exchange for your materials.

Education and Awareness Program

The District provides speakers, literature, information, and in-house training for implementing specific programs for business waste reduction and awareness programs. Assistance is tailored to accommmodate a company's specific needs from general waste and recycling knowledge, information regarding specific materials or selected program information.

Recycling Collection

Companies, which generate standard waste recyclables in small quantities, can inquire about the District's Recycling Collection Programs. The District can offer collection services to small businesses whose volumes are not large enough for a private hauling company to provide service. The District currently offers collection to companies for the materials collected through the Districts Residential Recycling Drop-off Centers.