2023 In Review: Public Service

The Bottom Line

3.54 million lbs. of blight removed from neighborhoods
4.55 million lbs. of debris removed from alleyways
59,958 grass mowing work orders completed
29,960 tires properly disposed through Clean Toledo recycling events & Blight Team pick-ups
97,501 cubic yards of leaves collected in 39 days
986.5 tons of metal, electronics, hazardous waste, documents, and general debris collected through Clean Toledo recycling events
257 completed demolition projects

Grant Funding

$9.86 million from Ohio Department of Development for the demolition of 1,000 blighted properties by the end of 2025
Forestry played a critical role in RE-TREE Toledo Grant

Grants help to fund new or expand funding on existing projects. This funding allows Toledo to be more ambitious moving toward our goals. Any money that Toledo gains through grant funding is a direct win for Toledo residents.

Project Highlights

The Department of Public Service and Urban Beautification team work year-round to keep Toledo looking and feeling its best. These teams work alongside the Department of Building and Code Compliance to address blight throughout the city.

Clean Toledo Recycling Events

25,438 tires collected & recycled
22,859 gallons of paint recycled
57.63 tons of scrap metal recycled
72.15 tons of electronic waste recycled
758.2 tons of general debris disposed
63.97 tons of household hazardous waste recycled
25,600 cubic feet of Styrofoam recycled
68,996 lbs. of secured documents shredded & recycled
774 yards of green waste recycled & diverted from our landfill

Streetscape Team

140 planters planted and maintained
650+ strings of holiday lights
New planter project installed in East Toledo business corridor

Forestry Team

1,032 trees trimmed
1,157 trees removed
1,121 trees planted