This guide provides general information about community recycling programs in Cuyahoga County. For more detailed information about your city's recycling procedures, please call your city at the phone number listed. Please note that the recycling services provided by each city are for residents only. For additional recycling information, call the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District or leave a message for DIANE BICKETT at the Comment Box.
| The following describes some of the general do's and don'ts of preparing your recyclables for collection. Since each city has different recycling guidelines, you should contact your city directly if you have additional questions about preparing your recyclables and the types of plastics included in the program. |
Bay Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) newspaper and appliances.
Drop-off location at 31300 Naigle Road for cardboard.
Quarterly collection of magazines.
Questions?? 899-3418
Beachwood
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) and newspapers.
Drop-off location for same items at 2700 Richmond Road.
Questions?? 292-1922.
Bedford
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) newspapers, cardboard,
magazines, appliances and scrap metal.
Questions?? 232-1600.
Bedford Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers, cardboard,
magazines and appliances.
Questions?? 232-8832.
Bentleyville
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard and appliances.
Questions?? 247-5055.
Berea
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper and appliances.
Questions?? 826-5800.
Bratenahl
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics, (1,2) and newspaper.
Special pickup of appliances.
Questions?? 681-7652.
Brecksville
Curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, motor oil, antifreeze, car batteries and appliances
on the second and fourth week of each month.
Drop-off location at 9023 Brecksville Road for same items plus office paper, scrap metals, paint and magazines.
Phone books picked up and also accepted at drop-off location in May - June.
Questions?? 526-2643.
Broadview Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, motor oil, car batteries, paint and
appliances. Phone books collected May-June.
Questions?? 526-4718.
Brooklyn
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers and appliances (phone books collected May-
June).
Drop-off location at 9400 Memphis for motor oil, tires, car batteries, and construction debris.
Questions?? 351-2133.
Brooklyn Heights
Curbside recycling of newspaper and glass the first and third weeks of each month.
Curbside recycling of cans and plastics the second and fourth weeks of each month.
Motor oil and appliances picked up every Tuesday.
Phone books picked up May - June.
Questions?? 351-0131.
Brook Park
Recyclables separated from trash at recycling facility.
No sorting required of residents.
Separate pickup of appliances and scrap metal.
Phone book recycling at Recreation Center May - June.
Questions?? 433-1300.
Chagrin Falls Village & Township
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, and appliances.
Questions?? 247-5050.
Cleveland
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers and cardboard in some areas of the city.
Fourteen drop-off locations available for same items.
For locations, call 664-2110.
Cleveland Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers, boxboard, household paper, magazines, and appliances.
Cardboard collected monthly.
Phone books collected May-June.
Questions?? 291-2638.
Cuyahoga Heights
Recyclables separated from trash at recycling facility.
No sorting required of residents.
Special collection of appliances, motor oil and clothing offered.
Questions?? 641-3505.
East Cleveland
Curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and newspaper.
Questions?? 681-5020.
Euclid
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers, and appliances.
Questions?? 289-2701.
Fairview Park
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper and appliances.
Drop-off location at 20777 Lorain Road for same items plus motor oil.
Questions?? 356-4410.
Garfield Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers and appliances.
Questions?? 475-3373.
Gates Mills
Weekly household pickup of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and newspapers.
Special pickup of appliances.
Phone books collected May -June.
Questions?? 423-4405.
Glenwillow
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) and newspaper.
Special pickup of appliances. Periodic motor oil collections.
Questions?? 232-8788.
Highland Heights
Recyclables separated from trash at recycling facility.
Cans, glass, plastics (1,2) newspapers and cardboard may be placed in a separate trash bag to assist recycling although no sorting is required of residents.
Scrap metal and appliances also collected curbside.
Phone book recycling at city hall, May--June.
Questions?? 461-2440.
Highland Hills
Recyclables separated from trash at recycling facility.
No sorting required of residents.
Separate pickup of appliances.
Questions?? 591-2311.
Hunting Valley
Drop-off site at 38251 Fairmount for cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, magazines, motor oil, and car
batteries.
Questions?? 247-6106.
Independence
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, cardboard, glass, plastics (1,2), motor oil, appliances and car batteries.
Paint colledted Fridays. Cardboard collected monthly. Phone books picked up May-June.
Questions?? 524-9191.
Lakewood
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances.
Drop-off location (residents only) at 12920 Berea Road for same items plus magazines, office paper,
mixed papre, cardboard, motor oil, cars & batteries and clothing.
Phone book recycling during May-June.
Questions?? 529-6170.
Linndale
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastic (1,2) newspaper and cardboard (alternate weeks).
Questions?? 251-6000.
Lyndhurst
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, motor oil, appliances (phone books collected
May-June).
Weekend drop-off site at 5301 Mayfield for office paper and junk mail (April thru November).
Questions?? 473-5100
Maple Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, and appliances.
Drop-off site for motor oil at 5501 Dunham Road.
Questions?? 587-9015.
Mayfield Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics, (1,2), newspaper, and appliances.
Questions?? 442-2626.
Mayfield Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics, (1,2), newspaper, and appliances.
Drop-off site for motor oil at service garage.
Questions?? 442-5506.
Middleburg Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers, and appliances.
Questions?? 234-2216.
Moreland Hills
Bi-weekly household pickup of cans, glass, all plastic containers, newspaper, cardboard, magazines and appliances.
Drop-off site at 4350 SOM Center Road for motor oil and car batteries (also phone books May-June).
Questions?? 248-1188.
Newburgh Heights
Curbside pickup of appliances and scrap metal, motor oil and antifreeze.
Recycling of other materials is being planned.
Questions?? 641-2714.
North Olmsted
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers, appliances and scrap metal.
Questions?? 777-8000.
North Randall
Recyclables separated from trash at recycling facility. No sorting required of residents.
Questions?? 662-0430
North Royalton
Bi-weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, and appliances.
Drop-off location at 11545 Royalton Road for same items plus motor oil, antifreeze, scrap metals, car
batteries and construction debris.
Questions?? 582-3000.
Oakwood
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper and cardboard.
Questions?? 232-9988.
Olmsted Falls
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) and newspapers.
Questions?? 235-1345.
Olmsted Township
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) and newspapers.
Questions?? 235-3051
Orange Village
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) newspapers, cardboard, appliances and scrap metal.
Drop-off site at 4160 Lander Road for aluminum cans - phone books accepted May - June.
Questions?? 498-4400.
Parma
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers and appliances.
Questions?? 885-8000.
Parma Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) newspapers, and appliances.
Phone book recycling at 6200 Pearl Road in May and June.
Questions?? 884-9600.
Pepper Pike
Household pickup of cans, glass, plastics (1,2) and appliances.
Drop-off site at 28000 Shaker Blvd. for magazines and newspapers.
Phone book recycling at drop-off site May - June.
Questions?? 831-8500.
Richmond Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, and plastics (1,2).
Drop-off site at 26260 Chardonview for same items plus newspapers, magazines, and motor oil.
Questions?? 486-2474.
Rocky River
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, motor oil, car batteries, appliances, and scrap metal.
Drop-off location at 22401 Lake Road for same items. Phone books collected May-June.
Questions?? 356-5630.
Seven Hills
Curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers and appliances.
Questions?? 524-4421.
Shaker Heights
Weekly household pickup of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and newspapers. Special pickup of appliances appliances.
Drop-off site at 15600 Chagrin Blvd. for same items plus cardboard, office paper, junk mail and motor oil.
Phone books recycling at several locations in June.
Questions?? 491-1490.
Solon
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics #1 &2, newspaper, cardboard, office paper, motor oil, foil, appliances, carpet
padding, clothing, car/truck batteries, scrap metal, paint.
Questions?? 248-5834.
South Euclid
Biweekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), and newspapers.
Monthly collection of magazines and junk mail.
Questions?? 381-0400.
Strongsville
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers, and appliances.
Drop-off site at 16099 Foltz Industrial Parkway for same items plus motor oil.
Questions?? 238-5720.
University Heights
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2,3), newspaper, cardboard and appliances.
Drop-off site at 2300 Warrensville Center Road for motor oil and car batteries.
Phone book recycling at City Hall May-June.
Questions?? 932-7800.
Valley View
Curbside collection of tires, paint, motor oil, appliances and antifreeze.
Call for days. Other recyclables separated from trash at recycling facility and residents need not sort them.
Questions?? 524-1087.
Walton Hills
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspapers, cardboard, magazines, and scrap metal.
Separate pickup of appliances. Questions?? 587-2574
Warrensville Heights
Curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2,3), newspaper, cardboard, motor oil, appliances, and scrap
metal. Questions?? 587-6500.
Westlake
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, glass, plastics (1,2), newspaper, cardboard, appliances, and scrap metal.
Motor oil recycling 741 Basset Road.
Questions?? 871-3300.
Woodmere
Weekly curbside recycling of cans, clear glass, newspapers, appliances, and scrap metals.
Questions?? 292-4101.
GLASS
Refers to glass bottles and jars in brown, clear, and green colors. To recycle glass containers,
rinse well and remove all lids, caps and rings. Other types of glass such as drinking glasses,
window glass, mirrors and light bulbs cannot be recycled due to the physical properties of the
product.
PLASTICS
Most communities in Cuyahoga County recycle plastic containers which have a (1) or (2) symbol
on the bottom of the container. These include PET pop bottles marked with a (1) symbol and
opaque HDPE milk, water, and juice jugs marked with a (2) symbol. Some cities also accept
colored detergent and bleach containers marked with a (2) symbol. Please call your city to find
out which containers are acceptable since including the wrong type of plastic can hurt your city's
recycling program. Plastic containers should be rinsed and the lids removed before recycling.
NEWSPAPER
Clean, dry newspaper should be stacked in paper bags or bundled with string. In most cities, the
newspaper inserts can also be included.
MAGAZINES
Glossy coated magazines and catalogs are now recycled in some communities along with junk mail
and boxboard such as cereal boxes. Wax coated boxes such as frozen food containers and milk cartons
cannot be recycled and should not be mixed with these items.
CARDBOARD
Refers to corrugated cardboard only. Cardboard boxes should be flattened.
APPLIANCES
Large appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, hot water tanks etc. Some cities
require residents to have appliances containing refrigerant removed by a certified technician. A list
of these technicians is available from the County Solid Waste District at 443-3749.
MOTOR OIL
Drain into a clean container with a sealable lid. Do not mix with gasoline or other automotive
products.
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