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The City of Cleveland Division of Waste collects up to three bulk items per home during the first full week of each month and up to four rimless passenger tires a week. Cleveland residents can drop off bulky waste free four times a year at the Ridge Road Transfer Station, and computers and cell phones at the Carr Center (5600 Carnegie Ave.).

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • The HHW disposal program is free to all Cuyahoga County households. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Examples of HHW include oil- or solvent-based paint, sealers, primers and coatings, solvents, paint thinner and automotive fluids. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW is collected from residents by their city service department at year-round or seasonal events; the District facility is not open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most communities accept and manage HHW only from their own residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint, batteries and fluorescent bulbs are not accepted in the HHW program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • The District accepts only household (not commercial) hazardous waste; the program is free to all Cuyahoga County households. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • The District and city service departments do not accept latex paint as HHW; dry it out and put it in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Once latex paint is thoroughly dry, put it in a regular trash bag with weekly rubbish collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-Based Paint (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • Oil-based, flammable paint from a residence should go to a community HHW collection, held seasonally or year-round depending on the city. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items Accepted at the Solid Waste District (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights, is open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items go in marked bins in the building vestibule; Cuyahoga County residents are invited to use these collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer equipment, printers and peripheral devices can be dropped off at the District; no bags or boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cell phones, mobile devices, tablets and handheld electronics can be dropped off at the District. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers and Electronics (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • Computer equipment, peripherals, printers and small personal electronics including phones, tablets and GPS can be recycled at District HQ in Garfield Heights. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • The District battery chart lists alkaline, button cell, single-use lithium, rechargeable and embedded-device batteries as accepted at District HQ by appointment; not damaged lithium or lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For battery questions or other disposal options, call the District at (216) 443-3749. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Saturdays (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • On seasonal Special Saturdays the HQ vestibule is open 9:00 AM-1:00 PM for Cuyahoga County residents to drop off items the District regularly accepts, including computers and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions (opens in new tab) · Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
    • The District holds seasonal TV collection events for Cuyahoga County residents, typically in spring and fall; there may be a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The number of TVs is limited by transport space; registration is required and opens 30 days before the event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Cleveland, Division of Waste Collection & Disposal
    • The City collects up to three bulk items per home on the regular collection day during the first full week of each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk waste examples: appliances drained of coolants and fluids, furniture (tables, chairs, dressers, mattresses, couches) and large boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic when set out for collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City serves single-family and multi-family homes up to four units with carts and weekly collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each week residents may set out up to four tires without rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents may drop off bulky waste free of charge four times per year at the Ridge Road Transfer Station, up to four cubic yards per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ridge Road Transfer Station, 3727 Ridge Rd., Cleveland, OH 44144: recycling Mon-Sat 9-3, regular waste disposal Saturday 9-3, HHW first Friday of each month only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City of Cleveland residents can drop off certain bulky waste four times a year at the residential drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Carr Center, 5600 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103: Monday-Friday 9-3 for recycling, document shredding and computer disposal; HHW first Friday of each month only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste and Recycling Guide (2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Cleveland, Division of Waste Collection & Disposal
    • The City's 2026 guide lists appliances, televisions, furniture with fabric and wrapped mattresses as bulk waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no additional cost to enroll in curbside recycling; contact 311 to start. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cleveland 311: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Cleveland
    • Request bulk pickup through 311 at least 24-48 hours before the scheduled collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Request a tire pickup for the regular collection day through 311; only passenger tires without rims, maximum four. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · City of Cleveland, Division of Waste Collection & Disposal
    • Cleveland residents in single-family homes and buildings up to four units served by the Division of Waste are eligible for curbside recycling and must opt in. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted curbside recycling: paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans and plastic bottles, emptied and rinsed, loose and unbagged. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place all items loose and unbagged in the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents without curbside service can use two residential recycling drop-offs: 5600 Carnegie Avenue (Mon-Fri 9-3) and 3727 Ridge Road (Mon-Sat 9-3). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cleveland ReStore (opens in new tab) · Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
    • Cleveland ReStore, 2110 W 110th St, Cleveland, OH 44102; donations (216) 429-3631. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate | Cleveland ReStores (opens in new tab) · Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
    • Donations can be dropped off at the nearest ReStore Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5:30pm and Friday-Saturday 10am-3:30pm, or a free pickup can be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore accepts electronics and furniture and home accents, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.911: Prohibiting commingling of used lead-acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.911: a used lead-acid battery must go to a retailer, wholesaler, secondary lead smelter, automotive repair business, household hazardous waste collection location or event, or a compliant battery collection or recycling entity. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.91: Definitions - lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.91: a lead-acid battery contains lead and sulfuric acid, is used as a power source and is not meant to power consumer products such as computers or phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries for vehicles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, boats and other motive power are covered, because these are excluded from "consumer product". Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.912: Duties of retailer (lead-acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.912: a retailer selling lead-acid batteries must accept, at the time of purchase, used lead-acid batteries of the same general type, at least as many as the purchaser bought, if offered. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA: retailers of lead-acid (car) batteries must take your old battery for recycling when you buy a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.

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