Event Calendar
Upcoming events, seminars and collection programs in Cuyahoga County and at the Solid Waste District.
October 12, 2024
[collection program] Second Saturdays
9:00 AM - 12:00 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.
TV recycling event will also take place on this Second Saturday.
October 12, 2024
[collection program] Television Recycling Event
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights
Schedule an appointment.
During Second Saturday, bring your old, unwanted, working, or non-working television to a special recycling event. Any television can be recycled during the event. A small fee may be charged, payables by cash or check only. See details.
October 14, 2024
[holiday] Columbus Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
October 14, 2024
[observation] International E-Waste Day
Annually, International E-Waste Day is an opportunity to reflect on the impacts of e-waste and the necessary actions to enhance circularity for e-products. International E-Waste Day was developed in 2018 by the WEEE Forum to raise the public profile of waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling and encourage consumers to recycle. Learn more.
October 18-19, 2024
[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, October 18, 2024 | 1:00-4:00 PM
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
October 19, 2024
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-4:00 PM | Cleveland Public Library Rockport Branch
A repair workshop is held on Third Saturdays at a Cleveland Public Library. See details.
October 20, 2024
[observation] National Reuse Day
Annually, National Reuse Day helps raise awareness about how much material Americans waste and how buying, using, or donating reusable, reclaimed, and remanufactured products can make a difference. Learn more.
October 21, 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.
October 23, 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.
October 29, 2024
[presentation] Recycle Right in Your Community
7:00 PM | University Heights Public Library, 13866 Cedar Road
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.
October 31, 2024 - November 8, 2024
[collection program] Pumpkin Composting Collection
Following Halloween celebrations, drop off natural, undecorated pumpkins and gourds at ten locations in Cuyahoga County. See details and program guidelines.
- Beachwood: Beachwood City Lot, 23456 Mercantile Road
- Brecksville: Brecksville Service Department, 9023 Brecksville Road
- Independence: Elmwood Recreation Center, 6200 Wisnieski Parkway
- Lakewood: Kauffman Park, 15450 Detroit Avenue
- Mayfield Heights: City Park, 1533 Chelmsford Road
- Mayfield Village: Village Service Department, 610 SOM Center Road
- Seven Hills: Calvin Park, 2241 Mapleview Drive
- Strongsville: Youth Sports Park, 21255 Lunn Road
- Westlake: Westlake Police Department, 27300 Hilliard Boulevard
- University Heights: University Heights Library, 13866 Cedar Road
November 1, 2024
[deadline] Due Date for Grant Reimbursement Forms
Grantees must submit 2024 reimbursement requests and supporting paperwork to Solid Waste District HQ by 4:00 PM. See information and grant forms.
November 5, 2024
[event] General Election Day
See details about voting in Cuyahoga County.
November 5-30, 2024
[collection program] Campaign Sign Recycling
Daily Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; closed on holidays | 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.
November 11, 2024
[holiday] Veterans Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
November 15, 2024
[observation] America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day® (ARD), a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. America Recycles Day (ARD) educates and encourages individuals on how to be more mindful of what they consume, where and how to properly recycle, and to pledge to recycle more and recycle right in their everyday lives. Learn more.
November 25, 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.
November 28-29, 2024
[holiday] Thanksgiving Break
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.