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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program
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February 11, 2012
Clean Up, Green Up HHW education seminar
Fairview Park

February 15, 2012
Grant application deadline

February 17, 2012
Residential Recycling Reports due

February 20, 2012
Holiday - County offices closed

March 7-16, 2012
ELECT TO RECYCLE
Campaign sign recycling

March 22, 2012
Compost Seminar & Bin Sale
Mayfield Village

March 29, 2012
Recycling Container Grant Training

April 1-30, 2012
Recycle Your Computer Month



 

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program

The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District has partnered with the 59 communities in the county to offer local, more frequent collection events for disposal of household hazardous wastes (HHW). 

In April 2011, the Solid Waste District opened a facility to receive household hazardous waste collected by Cuyahoga County communities.  Household hazardous waste is collected from residents by the city service department and is delivered to the District’s year-round Special Waste Convenience Center.  This program makes it more convenient to recycle unwanted household chemicals and protect the environment. 

Collection events are held only at city service departments; the District's facility is not open to the general public.  Round-Up events will no longer be held at the county fairgrounds.  Scroll down for a list of cities and their collections.

This program is for Cuyahoga County residents only.

Watch the video about the opening of the Special Waste Convenience Center and our new and improved Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program.

HHW Education Seminars

Join the Solid Waste Management District for a free, interactive lecture about household hazardous wastes.  Clean Up, Green Up: Removing Home-Based Hazardous Materials is a 90-minute educational seminar to help residents learn what materials may be hazardous in the home and how to properly store and dispose of them. Find out about safer substitutes for common household cleaning products and take home ideas and resources for greening your home.  All Cuyahoga County residents are welcome.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 Fairview Park 10:00 a.m. Gemini Community Center, 21225 Lorain Avenue Register here	Thursday, May 10, 2012 Parma 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 7611 Ridge Road (use back entrance) Register here
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Beachwood 6:30 p.m. Community Center, 25325 Fairmount Boulevard Register here	Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Euclid 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 585 East 222nd Street Register here

Acceptable and unacceptable items

Household hazardous wastes are materials that are marked dangerous, caustic or flammable.  The District can only accept materials that originated from a household and not a commercial source.  In accordance with Federal Law, our contractor is not allowed to accept or transport business waste with household waste due to EPA classifications.  Currently, household hazardous wastes are not regulated and are exempt from RCRA classification. 

"Household” sources are defined as single and multiple residences.  The law defines “non-household sources” to include schools, farms, universities, churches, doctor and dentist offices, government facilities, non-profit organizations, hospitals, commercial businesses (both small and large), and manufacturing facilities.  Non-household sources should call the District's Business Recycling Specialist for disposal recommendations at (216) 443-3732.

The following household items are accepted in this program:

Household materials accepted Oil or solvent-based paint, sealers, primers, or coatings (aerosols or liquids) Varnishes, polyurethanes, shellacs Paint thinner, mineral spirits, turpentine Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides Caustic household cleaners Pool chemicals Automotive fluids, motor oil, car batteries Adhesives, roof tar, driveway sealer Kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid Mercury, fluorescent bulbs (6 ft. length max.)

Materials NOT accepted Latex paint Explosives, gun powder, ammunition, flares Medical waste, pharmaceuticals, medicine, sharps Radioactive waste (i.e. smoke detectors) Tires Electronics, appliances Business or commercial waste

Disposal of latex paint & other items

The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District does not accept latex paint in our collection program.  Latex paint is comprised mostly of water and is not a hazardous material.  To dispose of latex paint, solidify and place in your curbside trash.  For detailed instructions, see our page on disposal of latex paint.

Dried out paint and/or empty paint cans are not hazardous and should be placed in the regular rubbish.

Ace Hardware, Lowe's Home Improvement, The Home Depot, and TrueValue Hardware have national compact fluorescent lightbulb (CFL) recycling programs. Customers can simply bring in any expired, unbroken CFL bulbs, and place them in the store's proper recycling container.

City collection events

CITY	INFORMATION
Bay Village	Drop-off the last Friday of every month (beginning January 27), 31300 Naigle Road, 7:30-3:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 871-1221 or www.cityofbayvillage.com
Beachwood	Drop-off April 30-May 5 and September 10-15, 23355 Mercantile Road (west driveway), 7:30-3:30. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 292-1922 or www.beachwoodohio.com
Bedford	Drop-off April 1-30 and August 1-31, 100 Solon Road, 7:30-3:30. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 735-6583 or www.bedfordoh.gov
Bedford Heights	Year-round drop-off on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 25401 Solon Road, 8:00-3:00. No latex paint.  Questions, call (440) 232-8832 or www.bedfordheights.gov
Bentleyville	Special pick-up May-October at resident's house. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 247-5055 or www.villageofbentleyville.org
Berea	Call for more information. Questions, call (440) 826-5816 or www.bereaohio.com
Bratenahl	Year-round drop-off, 57 Garfield Lane.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 681-7652 or www.villageofbratenahl.com
Brecksville	Year-round drop-off (Saturdays only), 9023 Brecksville Road, 9:00–12:00. No latex paint. Residents only. Questions, call (440) 526-2643 or http://members.core.com/~brecksvc/
Broadview Heights	Year-round drop-off, 9543 Broadview Road - Bldg. 10, M-F 7:00–3:00. No latex paint.  Questions, call (440) 526-4718 or www.broadview-heights.org
Brook Park	Year-round drop-off, 19065 Holland Road, M-F 7:00–3:00. NO fluorescent tube bulbs or latex paint. Questions, call (216) 433-7192 or www.cityofbrookpark.com
Brooklyn	Year-round drop-off at 9400 Memphis Avenue.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 635-4232 or www.brooklynohio.gov
Brooklyn Heights	Year-round curbside collection with recycling. No latex paint.  Questions, call (216) 351-0131 or www.brooklynhts.org
Chagrin Falls	Drop-off the first Wednesday of every month at 240 Solon Road, 7:30-3:00.  No latex paint.  Questions, call (440) 247-5053 or www.chagrin-falls.org
Chagrin Falls Township	Call for more information. Questions, call (440) 247-8422 or www.chagrinfallstownship.org
Cleveland	Drop-off the first Friday of every month, 5600 Carnegie Avenue and 3727 Ridge Road, 9:00-3:00.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 664-3717 or www.cleveland-oh.gov
Cleveland Heights	Year-round curbside collection. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 691-7319 or www.clevelandheights.com
Cuyahoga Heights	Curbside collection on Tuesdays. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 641-3505 or www.cuyahogaheights.com
East Cleveland	Call for more information. Questions, call (216) 681-2419 or www.eastcleveland.org
Euclid	Drop-off March 5-9, June 25-29 and September 24-28, 25500 Lakeland Boulevard, 8:00-3:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 289-2701 or www.cityofeuclid.com
Fairview Park	Drop-off the first Monday of every month (beginning April 2), 20777 Lorain Road, 11:00-7:00.  No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 356-4410 or www.fairviewpark.org
Garfield Heights	Drop-off April 16-20, April 23-28, September 17-21 and September 24-29, 13600 McCracken Road, M-F 7:30-3:00 and Sat. 8:00-12:00.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 475-1107 or www.garfieldhts.org
Gates Mills	Drop-off dates in spring and fall TBA.  No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 423-4405 or www.gatesmillsvillage.com
Glenwillow	Special drop-off by appointment.  Must call to schedule. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 232-8788 ext. 119 or www.glenwillow-oh.gov
Highland Heights	Drop-off April 2-14, July 30-August 11, and November 26-December 1, 5827 Highland Road, M-F 8:00-3:30 and Sat. 9:00-12:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 461-2440 or www.highlandhts.com
Highland Hills	Special drop-off.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 283-3000 ext. 240.
Hunting Valley	Year-round drop-off, 38251 Fairmount Boulevard, M-F 8:00-3:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 247-6101 or www.huntingvalley.net
Independence	Special curbside collection on Fridays. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 524-9191 or www.independenceohio.org
Lakewood	Year-round drop-off for residents only, 12920 Berea Road, M-F 8:00–3:00 and Sat. 8:00–12:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 252-4322 or www.ci.lakewood.oh.us/pw_refuse.html
Linndale	Drop-off every Monday, 4016 West 119 Street.  Questions, call (216) 251-6000.
Lyndhurst	Year-round drop-off for residents only, 5301 Mayfield Road, M-F 7:30-3:00 and Sat.-Sun. 11:30-3:30.  Weekend drop-offs from April-November only.  No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 473-5100 or www.lyndhurst-oh.com
Maple Heights	Year-round drop-off (residents only) at 5501 Dunham Road, M-F 7:30-3:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 587-9014 or http://mapleheights.cuyahogacounty.us/
Mayfield Heights	Drop-off May 12, 6306 Marsol Road, 9:00-12:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 442-2626 or www.mayfieldheights.org
Mayfield Village	Drop-off February 4-11, April 28-May 5, August 4-11, and November 10-17, 610 SOM Center Road, M-F 7:00-3:00 and Sat. 9:00-1:00. Questions, call (440) 442-5506 or www.mayfieldvillage.com
Middleburg Heights	Drop-off April 16 and September 17, 7375 Engle Road, 8:00-3:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 234-2216 or www.middleburgheights.com
Moreland Hills	Drop-off dates TBA. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 248-1188 or www.morelandhills.com
Newburgh Heights	Special drop-off. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 704-9462.
North Olmsted	Drop-off April 16-30, July 9-23, and September 12-24, 5200 Dover Center Road. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 716-4151 or www.north-olmsted.com
North Randall	Special drop-off.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 662-0430 or www.northrandall.com
North Royalton	Drop-off on Saturdays only April 7-28, June 2-June 30, August 4-September 1 and October 6-October 27, 11545 Royalton Road, 8:00-3:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 582-3002 or www.northroyalton.org
Oakwood Village	Dates TBA. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 232-6957 or www.oakwoodvillageoh.com
Olmsted Falls	Call for more information. Questions, call (440) 235-1345 or www.olmstedfalls.org
Olmsted Township	Year-round drop-off, 26960 Cook Road, M-F 7:00–5:00. Motor oil accepted year-round.  No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 235-1011 or www.olmstedtownship.org
Orange Village	Drop-off April 26, July 13 and September 14, 4160 Lander Road, 7:00-6:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 498-4403 or www.orangevillage.com
Parma	Drop-May 12 and September 15, 5680 Chevrolet Boulevard, 7:30-2:30. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 661-7375 or www.cityofparma-oh.gov
Parma Heights	Drop-off April 14, July 14, and October 13, 6281 Pearl Road, 9:00-12:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 884-9607 or www.parmaheightsoh.gov
Pepper Pike	Drop-off the last Friday of every month, 28000 Shaker Boulevard, 7:00-2:30. Special pick-ups also available the last Friday of every month. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 896-6149 or www.pepperpike.org
Richmond Heights	Drop-off on Saturdays only March 1-31, June 1-30, August 1-31 and October 1-31, 26260 Chardonview Road, 9:00-1:00.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 383-6311 or www.richmondheightsohio.org
Rocky River	Curbside collection May 1-7 and September 10-14.  No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 356-5630 or www.rrcity.com
Seven Hills	Drop-off May 14 and September 17, 7325 Summitview Drive, 8:00-5:00.  No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 525-6225 or www.sevenhillsohio.org
Shaker Heights	Drop-off May 12-13 & 19-20 and September 22-23 & 29-30, 15600 Chgrin Boulevard, 8:00-4:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 491-1490 or www.shaker-hts.oh.us
Solon	Curbside collection the first full week of every month. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 248-5834 or www.solonohio.org
South Euclid	Year-round drop-off, 4224 Monticello Boulevard, M-F 8:00-3:30. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 381-0402 or www.cityofsoutheuclid.com
Strongsville	Drop-off dates TBA.  No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 580-3100 or www.strongsville.org
University Heights	Drop-off March 11 and November 4, 2300 Warrensville Center Road, 9:00-1:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 932-7800 or www.universityheights.com
Valley View	Call for more information. Questions, call (216) 524-1087 or www.valleyview.net
Walton Hills	Drop-off May 21-25 and September 10-14, 6800 Dunham Road, 8:00-3:30. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 587-2574 or www.waltonhillsohio.gov
Warrensville Heights	Call for more information. Questions, call (216) 587-6570 or www.cityofwarrensville.com
Westlake	Drop-off April 23-28 and September 10-15, 741 Bassett Road, M-F 8:00-6:00 and Sat. 7:30-12:00. No latex paint. Questions, call (440) 835-6432 or www.cityofwestlake.org
Woodmere	Curbside collection on Mondays and Fridays. No latex paint. Questions, call (216) 292-4101 or www.woodmerevillage.com

 

Event background

The Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program is free to all Cuyahoga County households. The program provides for the environmentally-safe disposal of hazardous, poisonous or toxic household products that cannot be disposed in the regular trash.

Since this program began in 1996, more than eight million pounds of hazardous household chemicals have been collected. When households improperly store or dispose of hazardous materials in the trash, storm drains, or the ground, they can pollute our environment and endanger the health and safety themselves, their family, pets, and sanitation workers.

HHW collection events in other counties

Our recycling programs are for Cuyahoga County residents. Other local Solid Waste Districts hold free collection events for their residents the same way we provide this service for ours. If you don't live in Cuyahoga, contact your resident county for information about events going on throughout the year.

Geauga/Trumbull County	(330) 675-2673
Lake County	(440) 350-2582
Lorain County	(440) 329-5440
Medina County	(330) 769-1273
Portage County	(330) 678-8808
Summit County	(330) 374-0383