Recycling in Euclid, OH

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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.
• Refuse Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Euclid Public Service
  • Euclid contracts with Kimble Companies for automated refuse and recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk or large items are picked up on the regular trash day as long as they are put out properly. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses, box springs and upholstered furniture must be double wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs must be completely sealed in plastic for large-item pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Weekly recycling accepts corrugated cardboard; flatten and bundle boxes next to the recycling can if they do not fit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint cans are picked up curbside after the paint is mixed with sand, dirt, kitty litter or sawdust and hardened. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires will not be collected curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries are not collected curbside; the city points residents to Bulldog Battery, 37645 Vine Street, Willoughby. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Community Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Euclid Public Service
  • Latex paint is picked up with curbside trash if it is not liquid; harden it and place the uncovered can on the tree lawn. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Computer Round-Up runs every April and August at the John A. Piscitello Service Center, 25200 Lakeland Blvd.; computers can be dropped off at any time, but televisions are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW Round-Up dates March 9-13, June 8-12 and September 14-18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the John A. Piscitello Service Center; accepts oil- or solvent-based paints, sealers, primers and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint is not accepted at the Round-Up because it is not hazardous. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For households only; not open to businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling Month (opens in new tab) · City of Euclid
  • Drop-off is at the City of Euclid Streets Department Garage, 25200 Lakeland Blvd., Euclid, OH 44132, 24/7 during April and August. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycle Your Computer Month - August 2026 (opens in new tab) · City of Euclid
  • Euclid residents can drop off unwanted electronics 24/7 throughout August 2026 at the Streets Dept. Garage, 25500 Lakeland Blvd. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted items include computers, monitors, DVD/VCR players, laptops, tablets, printers, and cell phones and smartphones with batteries. 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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