Event Calendar
Upcoming events, seminars, and collection programs in Cuyahoga County and at the Solid Waste District.
June 15-20, 2026
[observation] Waste & Recycling Workers Week
Recognizing and celebrating men and women in the waste and recycling industry. Learn more.
June 15, 2026
[presentation] Recycle Right in Your Community
7:00 PM | Home Repair Resource Center, 2520 Noble Road, Cleveland Heights
Ready to learn best practices for recycling right? Join us to discuss what belongs in your recycling cart or bin, plus why and how to prepare items properly. We’ll also talk about what, where, how, and when to recycle other items. One hour. Free, open to the public. See details.
June 17, 2026
[observation] Global Garbage Man Day
Celebrating the men and women in sanitation and the services they provide every day. Garbage collection and disposal are considered among the most dangerous jobs in the world. Learn more.
June 19, 2026
[holiday] Juneteenth Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed for the holiday.
June 22, 2026
[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 24, 2026
[observation] National Upcycling Day
Give your old items a new life on Upcycling Day, which falls on June 24 every year. This eco-friendly holiday encourages people to get creative and repurpose their old or unused items instead of throwing them away. Learn more.
June 27, 2026
[event] Cuyahoga County Veterans Memorial Bridge & Subway Tour
10:00 AM-5:00 PM | | 1007 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland | See details
June 27, 2026
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-3:00 PM | CPL Jefferson Branch, 850 Jefferson Avenue
A repair workshop is held on Third Saturdays at a Cleveland Public Library location. See details.
June 29, 2026
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
6:00 PM | Centering Space, 14812 Lake Avenue, Lakewood
Learn the science of composting and receive instruction on how to compost. Free. Open to the public. See details.
July 1-31, 2026
[observation] Plastic-Free Pledge and Campaign
During July, join the Plastic Free Foundation's worldwide effort to reduce plastic waste. Be part of the plastics pollution revolution by making a conscious effort to change your habits and choose to refuse single-use plastics. See how you can make a difference and take the Pesky Plastics Quiz from the Plastic Free Foundation.
Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Cuyahoga County.
July 1, 2026
[collection program] NEORSD Rx Disposal Event
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Discount Drug Mart, 6148 Dunham Road, Maple Heights
Our partners at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District host seasonal Pitch Those Pills collection events. Learn more about the disposal of medications.
July 3, 2026
[observation] 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 be a convenience, but they greatly strain the environment. Learn more.
See how you can be part of Cuyahoga County’s #BYOBags effort.
July 4, 2026
[holiday] Independence Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed for the holiday.
July 9, 2026
[presentation] Less Waste & Plastic Free
10:45 AM | Maple Heights Senior Center, 15901 Libby Road
Recycling is important. But we must first try to REDUCE the waste we create. Ready to go low-plastic or plastic-free? Get inspired at our next presentation about making small changes that can make a big difference. We'll discuss specific strategies for reducing waste and using less plastic. One hour. Free. Open to the public. See details.
July 25, 2026
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-3:00 PM | CPL Memorial Nottingham Branch, 17109 Lakeshore Boulevard
A repair workshop is held on the third Saturday at a Cleveland Public Library location. See details.
July 27, 026
[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 the fourth Monday at CWRU. See details.
August 5, 2026
[collection program] NEORSD Rx Disposal Event
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Discount Drug Mart, 9318 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights
Our partners at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District host seasonal Pitch Those Pills collection events. Learn more about the disposal of medications.