Summer/Fall 2020

[sale] Compost Bin Sale
Pre-order composting equipment from the Solid Waste District for pick up at our office.
Learn more.

September 21, 2021

[webinar] Backyard Composting 101
6:00 PM ET
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Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. One hour. Free, open to the public.

September 23, 2021

[webinar] At Work: Waste Audits
12:00 PM ET
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You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Learn the steps to conducting a successful waste audit at your workplace. You'll learn how to interpret the results and apply what you learned to improving your waste reduction and recycling program.

September 30, 2021

[webinar] Composting with Worms: Vermicomposting 101
12:00 PM ET
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The red wiggler worms crawl in, the red wiggler worms crawl out. We'll teach you about vermicomposting and how to use these special worms to compost organics into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. One hour. Free. Open to the public.

October 6, 2021

[webinar] Backyard Composting 101
12:00 PM ET
Register here for the webinar.
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. One hour. Free, open to the public.

October 11, 2021

County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed for the holiday.

October 13, 2021

[webinar] At Work: Start a Workplace Recycling Program
12:00 PM ET
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Already have a workplace recycling program? Let’s have an interactive discussion on how to decrease waste, recycle more, try composting and solve your current problems. One hour. Free, open to the public.

October 14, 2021

[webinar] Recycle Right in Cuyahoga County
12:00 PM ET
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What items belong in curbside recycling? Learn best practices for recycling right in Cuyahoga County and what you can do to make a meaningful difference right in your own community. One hour. Free, open to the public.

October 19, 2021

[webinar] Backyard Composting 101
6:00 PM ET
Register here for the webinar.
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. One hour. Free, open to the public.

October 23, 2021

[collection event] National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10:00 AM ET * locations throughout Cuyahoga County
This national collection event provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. See the DEA website to find a site near you.

Rx drug drop boxes are available year-round in Cuyahoga County. See details.

October 28, 2021

[webinar] Composting with Worms: Vermicomposting 101
12:00 PM ET
Register here for the webinar.
The red wiggler worms crawl in, the red wiggler worms crawl out. We'll teach you about vermicomposting and how to use these special worms to compost organics into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. One hour. Free. Open to the public.

October 30, 2021

[collection program] Television Recycling Event
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
See details about recycling a television.
Is an old television hauting your home? Clear off the cobwebs and recycle it. Bring your old, unwanted working or non-working television to a special collection event. Any television can be recycled during the event. A fee of $20 per unit will be charged, payable by cash or check only. Appointments are required.

November 9, 2021

[webinar] At Work: Advanced Recycling
12:00 PM ET
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Already have a workplace recycling program? Let’s have an interactive discussion on how to decrease waste, recycle more, try composting and solve your current problems. One hour. Free, open to the public.

November 9, 2021

[webinar] Reduce Food Waste *Holiday Edition*
6:00 PM ET
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Did you know that the average American throws away approximately one pound of food per day? Join us to learn how to shop smarter, plan meals, and learn creative uses for food scraps you might normally throw away. One hour. Free, open to the public.

November 11, 2021

County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed for the holiday.

November 15, 2021

[celebration] America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day, also known as National Recycling Day, was created to recognize the importance and impact of recycling, which has contributed to American prosperity and the protection of our environment. Celebrate by recycling right and reducing waste. See more about America Recycles Day.

November 15, 2021

[webinar] Recycle Right in Cuyahoga County * America Recycles Day edition *
6:00 PM ET
Register here for the webinar.
What items belong in curbside recycling? Learn best practices for recycling right in Cuyahoga County and what you can do to make a meaningful difference right in your own community. One hour. Free, open to the public.

November 25-26, 2021

November 30, 2021

[webinar] Composting with Worms: Vermicomposting 101
12:00 PM ET
Register here for the webinar.
The red wiggler worms crawl in, the red wiggler worms crawl out. We'll teach you about vermicomposting and how to use these special worms to compost organics into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. One hour. Free. Open to the public.

​Ongoing

[program] Special Collection Events
Learn more about the special recycling programs for materials in your community, including computers, household hazardous waste, shred days, campaign signs, scrap metal, holiday lights and more.
See details.