Event Calendar
Upcoming events, seminars and collection programs in Cuyahoga County and at the Solid Waste District.
April 1-30, 2024
[celebration] Earth Month
At the Solid Waste District, our staff refers to April as 'Earth Month.' We are busy all month long teaching, staffing booths, and answering questions about waste reduction, recycling, composting, and proper disposal.
This is a quick list of events that will be held throughout Cuyahoga County in celebration of Earth Day. It's not a day, it's a movement.
- Westlake Rain & Garden Show (April 6)
- East Cleveland Earth Day Event (April 14)
- Lubrizol Wickliffe Earth Day Booth - Employees Only (April 18)
- Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation Upcycling Fair (April 20)
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Party for the Planet (April 20)
- Berea Earth Day Festival (April 20)
- Euclid EcoFair (April 20)
- Brecksville Earth Day Event (April 21)
- University Heights Sustainable Home Fair (April 21)
- Nestle Earth Day Fair - Employees Only (April 23)
- Cleveland State University EarthFest Event (April 24)
- Parma Heights Earth Day in the Commons (April 27)
- West Shore UUC EarthFest Event (May 11)
- List of Earth Day events in Cleveland from The Land
- Other local events see details
April 8-30, 2024
[collection event] Solar Eclipse Glasses Recycling
Following the total solar eclipse event in Northeast Ohio, solar eclipse glasses can be dropped off for reuse or recycling at a location near you. Thank you to our partner locations and agencies for their support. See details.
April 25, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
12:00 PM | Zoom Meeting | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
April 27, 2024
[collection program] U.S. DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back
10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Law Enforcement Agencies
Twice a year, the U.S. DEA sponsors amnesty collection events for the safe disposal of medications. Search for a location here. Learn more about the disposal of medications.
May 2, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
7:00 PM | Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Avenue | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
May 5, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
1:30 PM | University Heights Public Library, 13866 Cedar Road | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
May 11, 2024
[collection program] Second Saturdays
9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights
The Solid Waste District's vestibule is open seasonally March-October on a Saturday once a month for special recycling drop-offs and compost bin sales. See details.
May 18, 2024
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-4:00 PM | Cleveland Public Library MLK, Jr. Branch, 1962 Stokes Boulevard, Cleveland
A repair workshop is held on Third Saturdays at a Cleveland Public Library. See details.
May 27, 2024
[holiday] Memorial Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
May 29, 2024
[observation] National Learn About Composting Day
Celebrated annually, National Learn About Composting Day is a chance for everyone to dive into the world of composting?? and its environmental benefits. Learn more. Register for a free backyard composting seminar or schedule one for your group!
May 29, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
12:00 PM | Zoom Meeting | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
June 1, 2024
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-4:00 PM | Cleveland Public Library ArtBox, 3236 Payne Avenue
This special repair workshop is being held at a Cleveland Public Library. See details.
June 3, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
7:00 PM | Shaker Heights Library Bertram Woods Branch, 20600 Fayette Road | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
June 5, 2024
[observation] World Environment Day
Celebrated annually, World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Learn more.
June 8, 2024
[collection program] Second Saturdays
9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights
The Solid Waste District's vestibule is open seasonally March-October on a Saturday once a month for special recycling drop-offs and compost bin sales. See details.
A Fix-It Workshop will also be held on this Second Saturday at Solid Waste HQ.
June 8, 2024
[event] Fix It CLE Repair Workshop @ Second Saturdays
9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights
A repair workshop is held occasionally on Second Saturdays at Solid Waste HQ. See details.
June 10, 2024
[presentation] Recycle Right in Your Community
10:00 AM | Cuyahoga County Public Library Garfield Heights Branch, 5409 Turney Road | register here
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 community. Free. Open to the public. See details.
June 12, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
7:00 PM | Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
June 13, 2024
[presentation] Crafting with Recycled Materials
2:00 PM | Cuyahoga County Public Library Brook Park Branch, 6155 Engle Road | register here
Details to come.
June 13, 2024
[meeting] Solid Waste District Policy Committee Meeting
Immediately following the 2:00 PM Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Board Meeting | Cuyahoga County Headquarters, 2079 East Ninth Street, Room 5-006 Cleveland
See the agenda.
June 15, 2024
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-4:00 PM | Cleveland Public Library Carnegie West Branch
A repair workshop is held on Third Saturdays at a Cleveland Public Library. See details.
June 26, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
12:00 PM | Zoom Meeting | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
June 19, 2024
[holiday] Juneteenth Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
June 20, 2024
[presentation] Recycle Right in Your Community
7:00 PM | University Heights Public Library, 13866 Cedar Road | register here
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 in your community. Free. Open to the public. See details.
June 24, 2024
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
3:00-7:00 PM | Sears think[box], Case Western Reserve University Case Richey Mixon Building, 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland
A repair workshop is held on Fourth Mondays at CWRU. See details.
June 25, 2024
[presentation] Recycle Right in Your Community
2:00 PM | Cuyahoga County Public Library Brook Park Branch, 6155 Engle Road | register here
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 in your community. Free. Open to the public. See details.
June 27, 2024
[presentation] Reduce Food Waste
5:30 PM | Cuyahoga County Public Library South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch, 1876 S. Green Road | register here
When food is sent to the landfill, it impacts your wallet and the environment. Join us to learn how to shop smarter, plan meals, and discover creative uses for food scraps you might normally throw away. One hour. Free, open to the public. See details.
July 1-31, 2024
[observation] Plastic Free July
Make a conscious effort to change your habits and choose to refuse single-use plastics. Be part of the plastics pollution revolution. See how you can make a difference.
- Celebrate retailers in Cuyahoga County that have eliminated plastic checkout bags. Visit the interactive Sustainable Stores Map from the Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability.
- Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz from the Plastic Free Foundation.
- Plastic Free July is as easy as this! Watch the video.
- Take the Plastic Free July Challenge. Watch the video.
Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Cuyahoga County.