Event Calendar
Upcoming events, seminars and collection events in Cuyahoga County and at the Solid Waste District.
Ongoing
[sale] Compost Bin Sale
Pre-order composting equipment from the Solid Waste District for pick up at our office. Learn more.
May 29, 2023
[holiday] Memorial Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
May 31, 2023
[presentation] Recycle Right in Your Community
6:30 PM | City of Parma Heights
Learn best practices for recycling right in Cuyahoga County and what you can do to make a meaningful difference in your community. Get answers to questions about curbside recycling and discuss what, where, how and when to recycle other items you need to part with. One hour. Free, open to the public.
See more about general presentations.
June 7, 2023
[collection program] NEORSD Rx Disposal Event
11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Discount Drug Mart, 6476 York Road, Parma Heights
Our partners at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District host seasonal Pitch Those Pills collection events.
Learn more about disposal of medications.
June 10, 2023
[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 building vestibule is open the second Saturday of each month for special recycling drop-offs and compost equipment sales. See details.
June 10, 2023
[event] Fix It CLE Repair Workshop @ Second Saturdays
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | City of Cleveland Ben Franklin Community Garden, 1905 Spring Road, Cleveland
A repair workshop is held on Second Saturdays at the Solid Waste District or a designated Cleveland neighborhood. See details.
June 10, 2023
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
2:00 PM | Cleveland Public Library Jefferson Branch, 850 Jefferson Avenue
Get the dirt on backyard composting. Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. One hour. Free, open to the public.
See more about composting presentations.
June 15, 2023
[presentation] Recycle Right for Kids (Grades 1-5)
1:00 PM | Cuyahoga County Public Library South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch, 1876 S Green Road, South Euclid | register here
See more about general presentations.
June 19, 2023
[holiday] Juneteenth
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
June 26, 2023
[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 27, 2023
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
1:00 PM | Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Avenue, Lakewood
Get the dirt on backyard composting. Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. One hour. Free, open to the public.
See more about composting presentations.
June 29, 2023
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
6:30 PM | Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Avenue, Lakewood
Get the dirt on backyard composting. Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. One hour. Free, open to the public.
See more about composting presentations.
July 1-31, 2023
[celebration] 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.
Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Cuyahoga County.
July 3, 2023
[celebration] International Plastic Bag Free Day
International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global initiative that aims to eliminate the use of plastic bags. Plastic bags may seem like a grocery shopping convenience, but they are also a huge strain on the environment. Learn more.
See how you can be part of Cuyahoga County’s #BYOBags effort.
July 4, 2023
[holiday] Independence Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
July 8, 2023
[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 building vestibule is open the second Saturday of each month for special recycling drop-offs and compost equipment sales. See details.
July 12, 2023
[collection program] NEORSD Rx Disposal Event
11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Discount Drug Mart, 9133 Pearl Road, Strongsville
Our partners at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District host seasonal Pitch Those Pills collection events.
Learn more about disposal of medications.
July 13, 2023
[presentation] Composting for Kids (Grades 1-5)
1:00 PM | Cuyahoga County Public Library South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch, 1876 S Green Road, South Euclid | register here
See more about composting presentations.
July 24, 2023
[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.
July 28-29, 2023
[materials exchange] ZeroLandfill Cleveland
Materials involved in the exchange include carpet samples, tile, fabric, wall coverings, and flooring. The reuse events are staffed by volunteers from IIDA, local design firms and businesses. For details, see the ZeroLandfill Cleveland Facebook page or send an email.
Pollination Dates
Drop-off of interior design supplies by business and industry. Firms must schedule in advance with ZeroLandfill.
Harvest Dates
Gathering of interior design supplies by teachers, artists, and general public at Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights.
Friday, July 28, 2023 | 1:00-4:00 PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
August 8-31, 2023
[collection program] Campaign Sign Recycling Event
Daily Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights
Following an election, recycle unwanted campaign yard signs – plastic film, corrugated plastic, and cardboard signs plus the metal stands – at the Solid Waste District. See details.