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Waste Collection Holiday Schedule Dumpster Services for Cleveland Residents |
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 lien 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.
On City-owned buildings, roads, guardrails, bridges and docks: 216.661.2510 - Weekdays 7 am to 3:30 pm
On Recreation Pools/Pool Houses: 216.420.8200 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
This program 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.
Note: Residential Dumping Policies (flyer) apply to disposal of items at the Ridge Road Transfer Station
| ITEMS | RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL OPTIONS |
|---|---|
| Aerosol Cans | Regular trash collection, not in recycling dumpsters |
| Aluminum | Year round at any recycling drop-off site |
| Antifreeze | 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 Battery 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 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 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 |
| Cell Phones | Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Annual Computer Round-up: Equipment is cleaned, refurbished and redistributed to local schools and non-profits. If it is not suitable for refurbishing, components are recycled |
| Chip Board | Year round: recycling drop-off site |
| Christmas Trees | Place curb-side for pick-up on regular collection days |
| Cleaners: Caustic |
Do not put in recycling dumpsters. Includes oven cleaners, drain cleaner, muriatic acid, etc. |
| Computers and CRT Screens |
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 throughRET3 Job Corp. at 216.361.9991. |
| Dead Animals | Call for pick-up: 216.664.2000 |
| Detergent Boxes | With regular trash collection, not in recycling dumpsters |
| Envelopes | Year round: recycling drop-off site |
| Glass | Drinking glasses: dispose with regular trash, not in recycling dumpsters. Clear, green, brown glass: recycling drop-off site 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) |
| Inkjet Cartridges | Annual Computer Round-up |
| Junk Mail | Year round: recycling drop-off site |
| Light Bulbs | Do not put in recycling dumpsters. Year-round: Lightsout, Inc. 216.621.6367, 9099 Bank Street (small fee) |
| Leaves | Residents must bag leaves for pick-up on their regular collection day. |
| Magazines, Newspaper | Year round: recycling drop-off site |
| Medication | How to Dispose of Medication Safely |
| Mercury | Household hazardous waste collection: drop off 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 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 |
| Oil filters | Year round: Lube Stop and Procare Houshold hazardous waste collection |
| Paint and Related Products |
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 |
| Paper | Office Paper: recycling drop-off site Junk Mail: recycling drop-off site Newspapers/Magazines: (bundled/tied with string) recycling drop-off site |
| Phone Books | Numerous recycling options are available for phone books |
| Pizza Boxes | Can be recycled if free from grease and other food residue |
| Plastics | #1-7: Rinse and take to any recycling drop-off site Toys: With regular trash pick-up, not in recycling dumpsters Plastic Bags: NO LONGER ACCEPTED in blue recycling carts or dumpsters, however most grocery stores and some retailers will accept them for recycling, but they should be contacted in advance. Plastic Outdoor Furniture: With regular trash, not in recycling dumpsters PVC Piping: With regular trash, not in recycling dumpsters |
| Printer Cartridges | Annual Computer Round-up |
| Propane Tanks | AGA Gas 216.486.3300 Amerigas 440.964.2000 (small fee) Welder's Supply 216.241.1696 (small fee) |
| PVC Piping | Do not put in recycling dumpsters, dispose with regular trash pick-up |
| Residential Waste | Containers, 70 pounds or less, should be put out after Noon the day before regular collection. Items too large for containers should be bundled. |
| Roof Tar | Household hazardous waste collection |
| Tires: Car & Truck | 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 216.664.3163 |
| Transmission Fluid | Lube Stop year-round or Household hazardous waste collection |
| Vinyl Siding | 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. |
216.664.3163 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 Partners:
Cuyahoga Solid Waste District >>
Office of Sustainability >>
Ohio Department of Natural Resources >>
| Recycling Publications | Type |
|---|---|
| What Can I Recycle? | Flyer |
| Cleveland Recycles, Espanol | Flyer |
| Service Guide Advisory | Flyer |
Cleveland City Hall Contact Info
Cleveland City Hall
601 Lakeside Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Weekdays 8am-5pm
P: 216.664.2000
Relay Service: 711
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