About the Waste Collection Fee The waste collection fee was instituted to recover some of the costs in providing waste collection services. Effective January 1, 2012, the monthly rate is $8.50 per unit for City of Cleveland property owners. Property owners may contact the Division of Assessments and Licenses at 216.664.2272 for a Residential Waste Collection Fee Exemption Form.
To provide professional financial management services and protect the fiscal integrity of the City; by maximizing the collection of revenue, judiciously investing public monies and practicing generally accepted financial management principles in a manner consistent with the guidelines required by the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, City Council, the Mayor’s Office, and other governmental units.