Free Shredding Event a Success! The Division of Waste Collection and All Ohio Secure Shred are pleased to report that Clevelanders brought over 18,000 pounds of paper during the August, 2010 shredding event, helping to KEEP CLEVELAND CLEAN AND GREEN!
Videos Can Help Cleveland Become Cleaner and Greener! The Division of Waste Collection and TV20 have put together three short videos to help Clevelanders who have waste and recycling questions. The videos focus on waste collection, yard waste, and recycling. more
Scrap Tire Round-up: October 4th to 9th, 2010 Cleveland residents may drop off old tires at the Division of Waste Collection. There is no charge for this service, and each household may drop off up to ten tires. more
Hazardous Waste Round-Up and Disposal Common products found in kitchens, basements, bathrooms and garages can emit toxic vapors into homes. These products can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Residents can safely dispose of them during the Round-Up. more
Automated Waste Collection, Curbside Recycling Expanding Beginning in April 2011, these programs will include an additional 25,000 households throughout the city who will receive two sturdy, wheeled city-issued carts to be use for curbside recycling and waste collection. more
Computer RoundUp Time Again! From August 2nd through September 3rd, the City of Cleveland and the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District will recycle unwanted computer equipment which will either be upgraded and distributed to schools or recycled.
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Waste Collection Campaigns for a Cleaner Cleveland! The Division of Waste Collection is launching a campaign to Keep Cleveland Clean and Green!! Clevelanders are being asked to do the right thing by helping to keep the city clean and following the law to avoid fines. more
Division of Waste Collection Seeks Input with Online Survey Cleveland residents are being asked for input on waste collection services. Website users can indicate their preferences regarding cart size and send comments to the division. more
How to Dispose of Medication Safely Expired medications should be thrown away. But they must be disposed of safely and carefully. There are ways to make medicines unusable and unrecognizable when they are disposed of. 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: recycling drop-off site- see mapssee flyer 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: recycling drop-off site- see mapssee flyer 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: recycling drop-off site- see mapssee flyer 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: recycling drop-off site- see mapssee flyer 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: Rinse and take to any recycling drop-off site- see mapssee flyer Toys: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Plastic Bags: recycling drop-off site- see mapssee flyer 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 disposed of 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. Mulch 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.
Recycling Drop Site Locations and Driving Directions-click here
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