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Service Department: (216)664-3711
The City of Cleveland provides weekly curbside recycling for residents. Combine cans; cardboard; cartons; cups (aluminum, paper, and some plastic); glass bottles and jars; paper and boxes; plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs; as well as clear plastic clamshells loose (unbagged) in the provided wheeled cart. For issues or complaints, visit www.clevelandohio.gov/311. See the list below for detailed recycling and collection programs in Cleveland.
Cans
Cleveland has curbside recycling of metal cans and aluminum cups. The city also has drop-off locations, including bins for aluminum beverage cans only at the city fire stations. Items must be empty, clean, and dry.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Fire Station #1: 1645 Superior Avenue, Cleveland
Fire Station #4: 3136 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland
Fire Station #5: 3201 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland
Fire Station #20: 3765 Pearl Road, Cleveland
Fire Station #23: 9826 Madison Avenue, Cleveland
Fire Station #33: 3544 West 177 Street, Cleveland
Fire Station #39: 15637 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland
Fire Station #42: 4665 Pearl Road, Cleveland
Fire Station #43: 4525 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Cardboard
Cleveland has curbside recycling of cardboard. The city also has drop-off locations. Cardboard must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Cartons
Cleveland has curbside recycling of cartons. The city also has drop-off locations. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Discard the cap and flatten.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Cups (Paper and/or Plastic)
Cleveland has curbside recycling of paper cups and plastic to-go cups. The city also has drop-off locations. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Discard lids and straws.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Glass Bottles and Jars
Cleveland has curbside recycling of glass bottles and jars. The city also has drop-off locations. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Place lids loose in recycling.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Paper and Boxes
Cleveland has curbside recycling of paper and boxes. The city also has drop-off locations. Paper must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Cleveland has curbside recycling of plastic bottles and jugs. The city also has drop-off locations. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Replace the cap or lid.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Clear Plastic Clamshells
Cleveland has curbside recycling of clear plastic clamshells. The city also has drop-off locations. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Close the lid.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Plastic Tubs
Cleveland has curbside recycling of plastic tubs. The city also has drop-off locations. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Replace the cap or lid.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Cell Phones and Communication Devices
Cleveland has a year-round drop-off for computer equipment, including cell phones, at the Cleveland Division of Waste Collection garage. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. No TVs accepted.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Christmas Trees
Cleveland has no special collection for Christmas trees. Christmas trees will be collected with regular household trash. Residents can take trees to a private yard waste facility for processing.
Computers and Electronics
Cleveland has a year-round drop-off for computer equipment at the Cleveland Division of Waste Collection garage. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. No TVs accepted.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Food Waste
Cleveland has a drop-off for food waste in the marked containers at multiple locations throughout the city. There is a membership fee for this voluntary service.
Paper Shredding Services
Cleveland has a year-round shredding service at the Cleveland Division of Waste Collection garage. Drop-off hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Plastic Bags
Do you BYOBags every time you shop? Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Cleveland, including tips on remembering your reusable bags. Recycle plastic bags at a plastic film drop-off near you.
Tires
Cleveland residents are allowed to put up to 4 scrap tires on the curb during bulk week. The city also has a drop-off at the Ridge Road Transfer Station. A small fee is charged for more than 4 tires. City residents are allowed 4 free dumps/year, including tires. Proof of residency is required. Call (216) 664-3162.
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Household Hazardous Waste
Cleveland has a drop-off for household hazardous waste on the first Friday of every month for residents only. Hours are 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. No latex paint.
Division of Waste Collection: 5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
Ridge Road Transfer Station: 3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland
Medications
Cleveland Police Department has medication drop boxes. No liquids, needles, or syringes.
Police Station 1st District: 3895 West 130th Street, Cleveland
Police Station, 2nd District: 3481 Fulton Road, Cleveland
Police Station 3rd District: 10700 Chester Avenue, Cleveland
Police Station 4th District: 9333 Kinsman Road, Cleveland
Police Station 5th District: 5th District, 881 East 152nd Street, Cleveland
Police Station HQ: 1300 Ontario Street, Cleveland