America Recycles Day Response Grows! This event showed that Clevelanders are becoming more informed and more willing to actively participate in recycling and helping the environment. The recycling event had some new features that involved several City departments. more
Dumpster Services for Cleveland Residents
216.664.2162 -Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
Dumpster services are now available for Cleveland residents from the City of Cleveland. These dumpsters are available for any need including neighborhood events. Many residents require dumpster services during home renovation or need ongoing services for multi-unit rental properties. The City provides professional service with several benefits:
Dumpster pick up and drop off is tailored to the customer’s needs
Several sizes are available
Competitive rates
MC/Visa/AmEx Accepted
Lot Cutting and Cleaning, Nuisance Property
Report Nuisance Property: 216.420.8300 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm Question/protest an Invoice: 216.420.8367 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
The objective of this program is to keep vacant lots and the exteriors of vacant structures within the City aesthetically pleasing and to eliminate health and safety hazards. Its activities include cutting weeds and remove debris from vacant lots
Nuisance properties can be reported to the number listed above. Owners who abandon their property will be charged for maintenance services and a fine will be incurred. If the owner does not pay their service invoice, a lein will be placed on the property. Properties are cleaned and cut every 5-6 weeks from April to October, and during winter months by request only.
Graffiti Removal Program
On City-owned buildings: 216.420.8200 - Weekdays 7 am to 3:30 pm On other structures: 216.664.2510 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
This ensures removal of city-wide graffiti by City employees and volunteers. It enforces anti-graffiti ordinances and educates the public, especially children and community groups about the negative aspects of graffiti.
Removal of graffiti from City-owned buildings is handled by the Parks, Recreation and Properties Department (216.420.8200). Removal of graffiti from roads, guardrails, and bridges and docks is handled by the Public Service Department at 216.664.2510.
Do not put in recycling dumpsters- dispose of at Lube Stop
Appliances
Put face-down on tree lawn for collection, remove doors from fridges/freezers
Auto Parts
Regular trash collection, not in recycling dumpsters
Ballasts and Transformers
Year-round at Lightsout, Inc. 216.621.6367, 9099 Bank Street (small fee)
Batteries
Any: Year-round at Bulldog Battery440.942.2555 Alkaline: can be safely disposed with the normal weekly collection Car (Lead Acid): Year-round at many auto part stores Rechargeable: Can be turned in at many retail stores. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
Cans and Metal
Aerosol cans: With regular pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Tin, aluminum, steel: year round, at any recycling drop-off site Metal Cookware: With regular pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Hangers: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Car Parts: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters
Cardboard
Waxed: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Non-waxed: any City of Cleveland recycling drop-off site Pizza Boxes: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Detergent Boxes: Trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters
Carpeting
Cut, roll & bundle into 4 foot lengths and put with regular pick up items
Do not put in recycling dumpsters Year-round: Lightsout, Inc. 216.621.6367, 9099 Bank Street (small fee) Annual Computer Round-up: Hard Drive is wiped clean or erased, equipment is refurbished and redistributed to local schools and non-profits. If not suitable for refurbishing, components are recycled Organizations and businesses can recycle large volumes of computer equipment through RET3 Job Corp. at 216.361.9991.
Dead Animals
Call for pick-up: 216.664.3270
Detergent Boxes
With regular trash collection, not in recycling dumpsters
Drinking glasses: dispose with regular trash, not in recycling dumpsters. Clear, green, brown glass: Year round, any recycling drop-off site Window Glass: In regular trash, not in recycling dumpsters.
Hangers (Clothes)
Do not put in recycling dumpsters, dispose with regular trash collection
Household Hazardous Chemical Wastes
Household hazardous waste collection Do not put in recycling dumpsters. This includes: Automotive Products, Adhesives, Flourescent Bulbs, Fungicides (Mold Killers), Gasoline, Herbicides (Weed Killers), Insecticides (Bug Killers), Kerosene, Lighter Fluid, Pesticides (Bug/Rodent Killers)
Do not put in recycling dumpsters. Year-round: Lightsout, Inc. 216.621.6367, 9099 Bank Street (small fee)
Leaves
Early in November, leaf pick-up begins in high leaf-generation areas. Signs are posted on Thursdays for the following week's pick-up. Residents who don't live in high leaf areas may bag leaves for regular collection days.
Household hazardous waste collection (in sealed plastic bag/container) County drop-off sites are available for mercury-containing items. Referral letter must be procured prior to the drop-off from CCSWD at 216.443.3749 Year-round: Lightsout, Inc. 216.621.6367, 9099 Bank Street (small fee)
Metal and Cans
Aerosol cans: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Tin, aluminum, steel: year round, at any City of Cleveland recycling drop-off site Clothes Hangers: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Car Parts: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters
Motor Oil
Do not put in recycling dumpsters Year-round: AutoZone, Advanced Auto Parts, Murray's Discount Auto Parts, Lube Stop and Procare branches Household hazardous waste collection
Do not put in recycling dumpsters Household hazardous waste collection Latex Paint: With normal curbside garbage- remove lid and dry up before placing on curb. For large amounts, mix with absorbent material (cat litter or sawdust) and dry fully before placing it out for pick up.
Pallets
Do not put in recycling dumpsters, dispose with regular trash pick-up
Dumpsters are placed in the Metroparks during the summer
Pizza Boxes
Do not put in recycling dumpsters, dispose with regular trash pick-up
Plastics
#1-7: Any recycling drop-off site. Rinse prior to drop-off. Toys: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Plastic Bags: Any recycling drop-off site Plastic Outdoor Furniture: With regular trash, not in recycling dumpsters PVC Piping: With regular trash, not in recycling dumpsters
Do not put in recycling dumpsters Up to 4 (with/without rims) placed curbside on normal collection days Up to 10 can be dropped off at the annual tire round-up Year round: Tires can be dropped off at the Ridge Road Transfer Station (3727 Ridge Road). A small fee is charged for more than 4 tires. City residents are allowed 4 free dumps/year, including tires. Proof of residency required. For more information, call 216.664.3162
Do not put in recycling dumpsters, dispose with regular trash pick-up
Wax-Coated Boxes
Do not put in recycling dumpsters, dispose with regular trash pick-up
Window Glass
Do not put in recycling dumpsters, dispose with regular trash pick-up
Wood, tree trunks, large brush
Do not put in recycling dumpsters Cut to 3 feet in length and bundle in 24 inch diameter bundles under 100 lbs. Put out with regular collection day items. Christmas trees are recycled flyer
Residential Dumping
216.664.3162 or 664.4509 – Mondays to Saturdays 9am to 3 pm – 3727 Ridge Road
This program allows residents to dispose up to 4 cubic yards of garage, yard and household debris or appliances at no cost 4 times annually. Proof of residency is required in the form of photo ID and current vehicle registration. Trailers must be less than 4x8 feet. The fee for additional dumps (5 and more per year- payable by credit card only) is $46.61 per ton for solid waste and $49.29/ton for bulk waste. Tire disposal fee varies.
Prohibited debris includes: brick, dirt, concrete, cinder blocks, auto parts, drums, barrels, hazardous materials, liquid waste, and material violating EPA regulations. Prohibited vehicles are: large trailers, cargo vans, stake body vehicles, dump trucks, commercial vehicles or those with truck plates, those which are enclosed or have ladder racks, pick-up trucks with built-up side boards, and trucks with additional trailers attempting to dump as one load.
America Recycles Day Response Grows as Clevelanders Work Together for the Environment
The day was a huge success with a 38% increase in participation over last year. Residents dropped off several hundred tons of material which has been diverted from landfills, helping to save the environment as well as City expenses. -More Images
New elements made the annual event even more informative and fun, including:
Water Pollution Control demonstrated how storm water debris pollutes
CPP showed how to use electricity efficiently
Water showed attendees how to conserve water flow
Solid Waste District demonstrated composting and organic fertilizer
CMSD School of the Arts K-12 students created art about recycling
Recycling Drop Site Locations and Driving Directions-click here
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