Recycling in Lakewood, 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 and Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
  • The Drop-Off Facility and Recycling Center is at 12920 Berea Road, Lakewood, OH 44111. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ID showing Lakewood residence or property ownership, vehicle registration and any building permits are required to enter. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Off-rim tires are accepted for $3.00 per tire from Lakewood residents only, in cooperation with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Refuse and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
  • For disposal information call the Division of Refuse and Recycling at (216) 252-4322. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city does not collect computers and computer equipment, tires, paint or household hazardous waste from the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Refuse and Recycling Rules (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
  • Latex and water-based paints are not hazardous and are not accepted in the city's HHW collection; dry latex paint and put it in the regular garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Municipal curbside collection is limited to items from within city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large items that do not fit in the cart are picked up on the regular collection day; bulk items include furniture, mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics are listed among bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Upholstered furniture, mattresses, box springs and carpet rolls must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; king-size mattress bags are $3 at the Drop-Off Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For air conditioners, refrigerators, washers and dryers, call (216) 252-4322 or email refuse@lakewoodoh.gov for collection instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flatten cardboard and cut large boxes into smaller pieces to fit in the blue recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Set out carts and other materials between 6 p.m. the evening before and 6 a.m. on collection day. 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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