December 2, 2019 - January 24, 2020

[collection event] Holiday Lights Recycling Program
During the holidays, recycle unwanted or burned-out light strings at Solid Waste District HQ or your community. Learn more.

January 20, 2020

[holiday] Martin Luther King Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in observance of the federal holiday.

February 4, 2020

[activity] Make and Learn: Reusable Bags and the Plastic Bag Ban
6:00 PM
Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights
Register here.

Learn how to make a reusable shopping bag out of an old t-shirt (bring your own, or we will provide some). While you're crafting, we'll answer your questions about the Cuyahoga County Plastic Bag Ban, address the current challenges in plastic recycling and discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste in your household.

Cuyahoga County's plastic bag ban went into effect on January 1, 2020. The ordinance prohibits grocers and retailers in Cuyahoga County from providing plastic bags at the checkout. It was passed by County Council in late May. Learn more about the ban and the types of bags it includes at www.cuyahogacounty.us/byobag. For questions about the bag ban, contact the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs at (216) 443-7035.

For details about recycling and disposal of plastic bags, see our page abour plastic bags. 

February 11, 2020

[board meeting] Solid Waste District Board of Directors Meeting
2:00 PM
Cuyahoga County HQ, 2079 East Ninth Street, Room 5-101, Cleveland
Date and time subject to change. See the agenda.

February 17, 2020

[holiday] Presidents' Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in observance of the federal holiday.

February 21 - 22, 2020 and February 28, 2020

​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.