How to Recycle Recycling in Cuyahoga County is easier than ever! Most product packaging and paper can be recycled in your home. In fact, you can cut your trash in half when you combine cans, cartons, glass, and paper, along with plastic bottles and jugs in your curbside recycling. Recycle more, recycle better. No matter where you live in Cuyahoga County, you can include cans, cartons, glass, paper and boxes along with plastic bottles and jugs in your home recycling. Check the recycling do's and don'ts below. [video] See more about how to recycle in Cuyahoga County. Want more details about recycling in Cuyahoga County? See our Recycling FAQs or find details about recycling in your community. IN-HOME RECYCLING (BLUE) Combine these items in your home or curbside recycling container. Keep them loose -- there is no need to bag them. CANS: Empty and rinse. CARTONS: Empty and rinse. Replace the cap -- it’s too small to be recycled by itself! GLASS: Empty and rinse. PAPER & BOXES: Flatten cardboard items, like cereal boxes, to save space. PLASTIC BOTTLES & JUGS: Empty and rinse. Replace the cap. Learn more about these items and more by clicking the link or using the "What Do I Do With?" search bar at the top of the page. OTHER RECYCLING (YELLOW) It's important to recycle correctly. Some items don't belong in your curbside recycling. Many items items can be recycled, reused or donated elsewhere. Here are some examples. LIGHT STRINGS CLOTHING COMPUTERs/electronicS household goods SHREDDED PAPER PLASTIC BAGS SCRAP METAL TIRES CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS PROPANE TANKS Learn more about these items and more by clicking the link or using the "What Do I Do With?" search bar at the top of the page. PROPER DISPOSAL (red) Some items require special handling for proper disposal. LATEX PAINT NEEDLES MEDICATIONS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FLUORESCENT BULBS Learn more about these items and more by clicking the link or using the "What Do I Do With?" search bar at the top of the page. Landfill (black) Not everything can be recycled. Place these items in the trash. STYROFOAM™ & TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS HOSES & ROPES (tanglers) DURABLE PLASTIC (toys, hangers) CUPS, LIDS & UTENSILS BROKEN CERAMICS Learn more about these items and more by clicking the link or using the "What Do I Do With?" search bar at the top of the page.