Division of Waste Collection & Disposal

• Place carts curbside the night before collection, or no later than 6:00 AM on collection day
• All waste must be placed inside the cart
• Do not place items in carts that exceed the height of the cart
• Place carts at least three (3) feet apart to allow room for the truck’s arm to grip them
• Place carts so the opening faces the street
• Do not lean anything against carts or place anything in front of carts, including yard waste and bulk waste
• Each week, residents may set out up to 20 bundles of brush/tree branches, 20 bags of yard waste, four (4) tires without rims, and three (3) bulk items (during bulk week) 
  • Larger, uncontained set-outs could result in fines
• Please use off-street parking on collection day, if possible

The City collects up to three (3) bulk items per home, on that home’s regular collection day during the first full week of each month. Bulk/Bulky waste is:

• Too large to fit in the trash cart
• Not plant materials
• Not hazardous (flammable/toxic/corrosive)

Examples of bulk/bulky waste include appliances drained of coolants and fluids, tables, chairs, dressers, mattresses, couches, and large boxes. To protect workers from bedbugs, lice, and other parasites, mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic when set out on the curbside for collection.

Residents may drop -off bulk/bulky waste, free of charge, four (4) times per year at the Ridge Road Transfer Station. Loads are limited to four (4) cubic yards per visit. The average full-size pickup truck bed filled to the top holds about two (2) cubic yards, while a truck bed filled to the height of the cab would be about four (4) cubic yards. Trailers used for dropping off waste may not be larger than 4 feet by 8 feet (4’X8’).

Tree branches must be tied in bundles no more than three (3) feet long and two (2) feet wide (3’X2’). Grass clippings and other plant debris must be bagged. There is a limit of 20 bundles and up to 20 bags of yard waste per week.

Discarded wired or battery-powered equipment like TVs, copiers, computers, games, and cell phones contain lead, mercury, other compounds that can pollute soil and water.

The City accepts computers and cell phones at the Carr Center (5600 Carnegie Ave.) drop-off location. Visit www.CuyahogaRecycles.org to find other places to recycle e-waste.

Oil, cleaners, solvents, pesticides, and other household chemicals can be flammable, toxic, or corrosive. The Division of Waste accepts household hazardous wastes like these on the first Friday of the month, at two (2) locations: Carr Center (5600 Carnegie Ave.) and the Ridge Road Transfer Station (3727 Ridge Road).

Latex paint is not hazardous. However, it requires special handling before it can be put in the trash. Paint must be completely dried out before disposal, either naturally, by leaving the container open to “air dry,” or by mixing with an absorbent like kitty litter.

The Division of Waste does not collect, for trash or recycling, any waste resulting from the construction, renovation, or demolition of a building. This includes concrete, wood, brick, dirt, drywall, shingles, siding, toilets, and sinks. Residents should contact a private waste hauler or reach out to the City about renting a dumpster.

Dumpster services are available to City of Cleveland residents for neighborhood events, home renovations, residential needs, and ongoing services for multi-unit rental properties. To get available sizes and current fees, or to request a dumpster, call 216.664.2162.

The Division of Waste removes dead animals from public areas and tree lawns (not private yards). To report a dead animal, call 3-1-1 (216.664.3711).