Annual Recycling Survey

Did your business/organization recycle in 2018?  Your recycling information is needed.  Please use this link to complete the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District’s Business Recycling Survey.

Looking to start a workplace recycling program? Learn about your waste stream by conducting a waste audit, find equipment and labels or see the top 10 ideas to reduce office waste and recycle more.

Some drop-off sites are available for mixed recycling in Cuyahoga County. Paper Retriever, River Valley Paper Company and the City of Cleveland all operate drop-off bins for mixed paper throughout our area. Cleveland also accepts cans, cartons, glass and plastic bottles in their bins.

There is a proven method for making sure a recycling program works at your company, school or organization. Scientists have been studying recycling behavior for over 25 years and they have discovered what works and what doesn’t. See more.

Recycling Options for Business & Industry

Throughout the year, the District offers free seminars to businesses, schools and other organizations. Businesses can learn how to start or improve a workplace recycling program as well as how to contract for waste hauling or recycling.

Do you have a question about workplace recycling, starting a recycling program, reducing your office waste or how to contract for recycling and waste removal? Contact business recycling specialist Doreen Schreiber at 216.443.3732 or send an email.

Instead of demolition, consider deconstruction. Locally, specialized companies offer services to selectively dismantle a structure for the purpose of salvaging valuable construction and architectural materials to resell, reuse, or recycle.

Assistance for businesses and organizations interested in donating food including where to donate, what to donate and clarification of liability issues.

There are many options for paper shredding and document destruction in Cuyahoga County. Personal records, financial documents, and business proceedings should be destroyed appropriately when needed.

The District's business recycling specialist is a TRUE Advisor, U.S. Green Business Council and can help your business set goals and work towards the principles of zero waste.

A list of websites and books that provide good information to businesses interested in sustainable business practices. Other organizations offer newsletters to assist in workplace sustainability.