Event Calendar
Upcoming events, seminars and collection programs in Cuyahoga County and at the Solid Waste District.
July 1-31, 2024
[observation] 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.
- Celebrate retailers in Cuyahoga County that have eliminated plastic checkout bags. Visit the interactive Sustainable Stores Map from the Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability.
- Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz from the Plastic Free Foundation.
- Plastic Free July is as easy as this! Watch the video.
- Take the Plastic Free July Challenge. Watch the video.
Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Cuyahoga County.
August 5, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
7:00 PM | Home Repair Resource Center, 2520 Noble Road, Cleveland Heights | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
August 7, 2024
[collection program] NEORSD Rx Disposal Event
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Discount Drug Mart, 24485 Lorain Road, North Olmsted
Our partners at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District host seasonal Pitch Those Pills collection events. Learn more about the disposal of medications.
August 8, 2024
[meeting] Solid Waste District Policy Committee Meeting
Immediately following the 2:00 PM Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Board Meeting | Cuyahoga County Headquarters, 2079 East Ninth Street, Room 5-006, Cleveland
See the agenda.
August 10, 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.
August 13, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
6:00 PM | Cuyahoga County Public Library, North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road | Hosted by the North Olmsted Garden Club
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
August 14, 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.
August 17, 2024
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-4:00 PM | Cleveland Public Library South Brooklyn Branch
A repair workshop is held on Third Saturdays at a Cleveland Public Library. See details.
August 26, 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.
September 2, 2024
[holiday] Labor Day
County offices, including the Solid Waste District, are closed in accordance with the holiday.
September 4, 2024
[collection program] NEORSD Rx Disposal Event
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Discount Drug Mart, 24485 Lorain Road, North Olmsted
Our partners at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District host seasonal Pitch Those Pills collection events. Learn more about the disposal of medications.
September 9, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
11:00 AM | Brecksville Senior Center, 2 Community Drive | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
September 10, 2024
[presentation] Backyard Composting 101
6:00 PM | Mayfield Village City Hall, 6622 Wilson Mills Road | register here
Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free. Open to the public. See details.
September 14, 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.
A Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop will be held at the Solid Waste District on this Second Saturday.
September 14, 2024
[event] Fix It CLE Repair Workshop @ Second Saturdays
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Solid Waste District HQ, 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights
A repair clinic will be held on this Second Saturday at the Solid Waste District.
September 18, 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.
September 21, 2024
[event] NEORSD's Clean Water Fest
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, 4747 East 49th Street, Cuyahoga Heights
Our partners at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District host their annual festival celebrating all things water. Our public agency will have an educational booth about recycling right and composting at this event. Learn more.
September 21, 2024
[event] Fix-It CLE Repair Workshop
12:00-4:00 PM | Cleveland Public Library Woodland Branch
A repair workshop is held on Third Saturdays at a Cleveland Public Library. See details.
September 23, 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 10, 2024
[meeting] Solid Waste District Policy Committee Meeting
Immediately following the 2:00 PM Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Board Meeting | Cuyahoga County Headquarters, 2079 East Ninth Street, Room 5-006, Cleveland
See the agenda.
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