- Excess waste/recycling outside black/gray/blue cart
- Trash mixed with recycling in blue cart
- Setting out waste or recycling earlier than 12 p.m. the day before scheduled pick-up
- Failure to retrieve carts by 12 p.m. the day after collection
Waste Collection FAQs
What are some of the common reasons citations are issued for waste collection?
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Last updated: 03/26/2018 - 10:07am
Q12818
What is the appropriate waste container?
Authorized waste containers are the official city-issued 96-gallon black or gray roll carts. The authorized recycling containers are the 64-gallon blue recycling roll cart.
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Last updated: 03/26/2018 - 9:56am
Q12817
How should I dispose of large household items?
- Bulk items include – but are not limited to –appliances, tables, chairs, mattresses and box springs, couches, and furniture. All mattresses, box springs and cloth furniture must be wrapped prior to set-out.
- Bulk items can be placed on the tree lawn the first full week of the month on your regular collection day. You may set out a maximum of three bulk items and four tires. To set out bulk items during other weeks of the month, call (216) 664-3711 to make special arrangements.
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Last updated: 03/26/2018 - 10:09am
Q12820
What should I place in my city-issued blue recycling cart?
All recycling items must be placed in the blue cart. Typical recycling items include glass bottles (no blue bottles), metal cans, plastic, paper and cardboard. Items should be rinsed and placed (unbagged) in cart.
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Last updated: 03/26/2018 - 10:11am
Q12821
Does the City recycle yard waste?
No, but the City will collect yard waste with regular waste. Branches and brush must be cut into lengths of three feet or less and tied into bundles that do not exceed 24 inches in diameter. All leaves and grass clippings must be contained in bags and there is a limit of no more than 20 bags per week.
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Last updated: 03/26/2018 - 10:12am
Q12822
What is the proper way to dispose of building/construction materials?
The Division of Waste Collection does not collect masonry bricks, dirt, and building or construction materials. You may call 216.664.2162 for large roll-off rental and service.
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Last updated: 03/26/2018 - 10:18am
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