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Guide to Community Recycling Programs
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The following describes some of the general "do's and don'ts " of preparing your household recyclables for collection. Since each community has different recycling guidelines, you should contact your community directly if you have additional questions about collection schedules and procedures.
Cans
Refers to all metal food and beverage cans including aluminum, steel, and bi-metal cans. Cans should be rinsed well before recycling.
Glass
Refers to glass bottles and jars in brown, clear, and green colors. To recycle glass containers, rinse well and remove lids, caps, and rings. Other types of glass such as drinking glasses, window panes, mirrors, and light bulbs cannot be recycled due to the physical properties of the product.
Plastics
Communities in Cuyahoga County recycle plastic containers coded with a (1) or (2) on the bottom of the container. These include: clear PET soda bottles, water bottles, and others marked with a (1) symbol, and HDPE milk, water, juice, detergent, and bleach containers marked with a (2) symbol. Some communities accept all numbers, but most other plastic containers are not recyclable in Cuyahoga County. Plastic containers should be rinsed and the lids removed before recycling.
Newspaper
Clean, dry newspaper (inserts included) should be stacked in paper bags or bundled with string.
Mixed Paper
Mixed paper recycling is now provided by most communities in Cuyahoga County. Mixed paper is the combination of newspaper, magazines, cardboard, junk mail, box board, office paper, and phone books. If your community accepts mixed paper, these types of paper can be combined together in one recycling bag or container.
Cardboard
Refers to corrugated cardboard only. Boxes should be flattened. Wax-coated boxes intended for refrigerator and freezer storage such as frozen food containers and milk cartons cannot be recycled.
Appliances
Includes large appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, hot water tanks, etc. Some cities require residents to have Freon removed by a certified technician from refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances prior to pickup. Contact your HVAC technician to inquire about Freon removal services.
Motor Oil
Drain into a clean container with a sealable lid. Do not mix with gasoline or other automotive products.
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District's Community Recycling Guide provides general information about community-sponsored recycling programs in Cuyahoga County. It includes listings for all 59 communities in the county. For more detailed information about your community's recycling program, please contact your city service department. Please note that the recycling services provided by each community are for residents only.
For additional recycling information, please contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at (216) 443-3749.
Download the 2010 Guide to Community Recycling Programs
Do you live in an apartment or multi-tenant housing without curbside recycling? Check out the District's Apartment Recycling Guide.
Bay Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), mixed paper and cardboard. Freon appliances picked-up by appointment. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 871-1221 or www.cityofbayvillage.com
Beachwood
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), and mixed paper. Drop off for household hazardous waste, computers, tires, and phone books. Appliance pick-up. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 292-1922 or www.beachwoodohio.com
Bedford
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, cardboard, appliances, and scrap metal. Questions?? (440) 232-1600 or www.bedfordoh.gov
Bedford Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, cardboard, and appliances. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 232-8832 or www.bedfordheights.gov
Bentleyville
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, cardboard, and appliances. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 247-5055 or www.villageofbentleyville.com
Berea
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 826-5853 www.cityofberea.org
Bratenahl
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and newspaper. Special pickup of appliances provided. Questions?? (216) 681-7652 or www.bratenahl.org
Brecksville
Curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-2), mixed paper, cardboard on a bi-monthly schedule. Special pickup of appliances. Saturday drop-off for recycling only (residents only). Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 526-2643 or www.brecksville.oh.us
Broadview Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, magazines, cardboard, motor oil, car batteries, and paint. Year-round drop-off for computers. Drop-off for aluminum cans at Fire Stations 1 & 2. Questions?? (440) 717-4022 or www.broadview-heights.org
Brook Park
Alternating weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, and plastics (1,2). Weekly collection of appliances, scrap metal, and yard waste. Seasonal drop-off for computers, household hazardous waste, and tires (off rim). Questions?? (216) 433-7192 or www.cityofbrookpark.com
Brooklyn
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), cardboard, mixed paper, and appliances. Drop-off for cardboard, motor oil, tires, car batteries, and construction debris. Leaves recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 635-4232 or www.brooklynohio.gov
Brooklyn Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), mixed paper, cardboard, appliances, and household hazardous waste. Year-round drop-off for computers, cell phones, and tires. Leaves recycled seasonally. Office paper, cardboard, and aluminum cans picked up from businesses upon request. Questions?? (216) 351-0131 or www.brooklynhts.org
Chagrin Falls Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, and cardboard. Special pick-up of appliances. Drop-off for computers in spring and HHW in the fall. Leaves recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 247-5053 or www.villageofchagrinfalls.org
Chagrin Falls Township
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, and cardboard. Special pick-up of Freon and other appliances. Questions?? (440) 247-8422 or www.chagrinfallstownship.org
Cleveland
Drop-off locations for cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, and cardboard throughout city. Curbside recycling in designated areas. Questions?? (216) 664-3717 or www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/ParksRecreationandProperties/Waste/Cleveland%20Recycles!
Cleveland Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, cardboard, books, scrap metal, appliances, computers, household hazardous waste, and tires. Liquid latex paint not accepted. Yard waste recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 691-7311 or www.clevelandheights.com
Cuyahoga Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of newspaper. Special pick up of scrap metal, appliances, mixed paper, oil-based paint and clothing. Drop-off for motor oil, tires, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs. Yard waste recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 641-3505 or www.cuyahogaheights.com
East Cleveland
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances. Leaves recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 681-2421 or www.eastcleveland.org
Euclid
Drop-off for cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, and cardboard. Questions?? (216) 289-2701 or www.cityofeuclid.com
Fairview Park
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), mixed paper, and cardboard. Questions?? (440) 356-4410 or www.fairviewpark.org
Garfield Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances. Drop-off for motor oil. Questions?? (216) 475-1107 or www.garfieldhts.org
Gates Mills
Weekly household pick up of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and cardboard. Special pick up for appliances. Year-round drop off for mixed paper. Questions?? (440) 423-4405 or www.gatesmillsvillage.com
Glenwillow
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), and newspaper. Drop-off for computers, phone books, and tires. Questions?? (440) 232-8788 or www.glenwillow-oh.gov
Highland Heights
Weekly curbside recycling cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and newspaper. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 461‑7266 or www.highlandhts.com
Highland Hills
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, magazines, cardboard. Special pick-up for appliances. Questions?? (216) 283-3000 ext. 240.
Hunting Valley
Weekly back door collection of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), mixed paper, and cardboard. Seasonal drop-off for scrap metal, computers, cell phones, HHW, motor oil, and tires. Questions?? (440) 247-6106 or www.huntingvalley.net
Independence
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, and cardboard. Weekly collection of computers and household hazardous waste. Tires collected in fall. Yard waste recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 524-9191 or www.independenceohio.org
Lakewood
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, yard waste, appliances, scrap metal. Drop-off for household hazardous waste, computers, clothing, tires, and document shredding. Questions?? (216) 252-4322 or www.onelakewood.com
Linndale
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastic (1-7), and mixed paper. Seasonal drop-off for computers and tires. Questions?? (216) 251-6000.
Lyndhurst
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, cardboard, motor oil, appliances, and computers. Place yard waste in Kraft paper bags for weekly collection. Weekend drop-off for household hazardous waste. Leaves and tires collected in the Fall. Questions?? (440) 473-5100 or www.lyndhurst-oh.com
Maple Heights
Bi-weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), and mixed paper. Leaves recycled seasonally. Drop-off site for motor oil and antifreeze. Coupons for recycle bags distributed in August. Questions?? (216) 662-6000 or www.mapleheights.cuyahogacounty.us
Mayfield Heights
Drop-off at DeJohn Community Center for recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and newspaper. Questions?? (440) 442-2626 or www.mayfieldheights.org
Mayfield Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, and appliances. Leaves recycled seasonally. Year-round drop-off for motor oil and antifreeze. Questions?? (440) 442-5506 or www.mayfieldvillage.com
Middleburg Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances. Drop-off for cardboard, clothing, computers and cell phones (April-September). Leaves and brush recycled throughout the year. Questions?? (440) 234-2216 or www.middleburgheights.com
Moreland Hills
Bi-weekly household pickup of cans, glass, plastic (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, and magazines. Special pick-up for appliances. Drop-off for computers, motor oil, and car batteries. Questions?? (440) 248-1188 or www.morelandhills.com
Newburgh Heights
Weekly curbside collection of appliances, tires, and scrap metal. Year-round collection for household hazardous waste and computers. Drop-off for mixed paper. Leaves recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 641-2714.
North Olmsted
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances. Brush and leaves recycled seasonally. Drop-off for mixed paper, computers, and scrap metal. Questions?? (440) 777-8000 or www.north-olmsted.com
North Randall
No recycling services provided at this time. Questions?? (216) 662-0430.
North Royalton
Bi-weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and mixed paper. Appliances collected weekly. Drop-off for same items plus antifreeze, household hazardous waste (seasonal), car batteries, scrap metals, computers, and tires. Yard waste recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 582-3002 or www.northroyalton.org
Oakwood Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, and cardboard. Seasonal collection for phone books, computers, paint, motor oil, and tires. Leaves recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 232-6957 or www.oakwoodvillageoh.com
Olmsted Falls
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances. Yard waste recycled seasonally. Seasonal drop-off for phone books, computers, and tires. Questions?? (440) 235-1345 or www.olmstedfalls.org
Olmsted Township
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, and appliances. Drop-off for same items plus computers and motor oil. Seasonal drop-off for HHW, phone books, and tires. Brush-chipping seasonally (April-October). Questions?? (440) 235-1011 or www.olmstedtownship.org
Orange Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, cardboard, appliances, and scrap metal. Drop-off for aluminum cans at fire station. Seasonal drop-off for tires, computers, and HHW. Brush and leaves recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 498-4403 or www.orangevillage.com
Parma
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), mixed paper, yard waste, and appliances. Questions?? (216) 661-7375 or www.cityofparma-oh.gov
Parma Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, plastics (1-2), mixed paper, cardboard, and appliances. Seasonal drop-off for computers and household hazardous waste. Leaves recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 884-9607 or www.parmaheightsoh.gov
Pepper Pike
Weekly back door collection of cans, glass, plastics (1-7) and mixed paper. Appliances and leaves picked up by appointment. Drop-off for cardboard and mixed paper. Questions?? (216) 896-6149 or www.pepperpike.org
Richmond Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and appliances. Drop-off or same items plus mixed paper, batteries, antifreeze, and motor oil. Questions?? (216) 486-2474 or www.richmondheightsohio.org
Rocky River
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, motor oil, car batteries, appliances, and scrap metal. Drop-off for mixed paper, cardboard, and motor oil. Questions?? (440) 356-5630 or www.rrcity.com
Seven Hills
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, appliances, and tires. Drop-off for motor oil. Seasonal drop-off for computers and household hazardous waste. Questions?? (216) 525-6225 or www.sevenhillsohio.org
Shaker Heights
Weekly household pickup of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), and mixed paper. Drop-off for same items plus cardboard, batteries, motor oil, and tires. Questions?? (216) 491-1490 or www.shakeronline.com
Solon
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper and appliances. Computers, auto batteries, household hazardous waste, and light metals collected monthly. Yard waste recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 248-5834 or www.solonohio.org
South Euclid
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), and mixed paper. Questions?? (216) 381-0402 or www.cityofsoutheuclid.com
Strongsville
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances. Leaves recycled seasonally. Drop-off for same items plus cardboard, phone books, motor oil, computers, and tires. Questions?? (440) 580-3124 or www.strongsville.org
University Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, glass, and appliances. Leaves and yard waste recycled seasonally. Drop-off for mixed paper, cell phones, computers, and tires. Questions?? (216) 932-7800 or www.universityheights.com
Valley View
Weekly curbside collection of tires, paint, motor oil, appliances, antifreeze, pesticides, and construction & demolition debris. Yard waste recycled year-round. Questions?? (216) 524-1087 or www.valleyview.net
Walton Hills
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1-7), mixed paper, and cardboard. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (216) 587-2574 or www.waltonhillsohio.gov
Warrensville Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, motor oil, car batteries, appliances, and scrap metal. Drop-off for paint. Questions?? (216) 587-6570 or www.cityofwarrensville.com
Westlake
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, Freon appliances, and scrap metal. Drop-off for motor oil. Leaves and brush recycled seasonally. Questions?? (440) 835-6432 or www.cityofwestlake.org
Woodmere
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, mixed paper, cardboard, appliances, scrap metal, plastic, branches and brush, household hazardous waste, computers, tires and batteries. Leaves and Christmas trees collected seasonally. Questions?? (216) 292‑4101 or www.woodmerevillage.com