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Service Department: (440)826-5853
Kimble Co. provides weekly curbside recycling for city residents. Combine aluminum cups; cans; cardboard; glass bottles and jars; paper and boxes; plus plastic bottles and jugs LOOSE (unbagged) in the provided wheeled cart. See the list below for detailed recycling and collection programs in Berea.
Cans
Berea has curbside recycling of metal cans and aluminum cups. There is also a drop-off for aluminum beverage cans only at the Berea Fire Station. Cans must be empty, clean, and dry.
Fire Station: 2 Prospect Avenue, Berea
Cardboard
Berea has curbside recycling of cardboard. Cardboard must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.
Glass Bottles and Jars
Berea has curbside recycling of glass bottles and jars. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Place lids loose in recycling.
Paper and Boxes
Berea has curbside recycling of paper and boxes. Paper must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.
Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Berea has curbside recycling of plastic bottles and jugs. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Replace the cap or lid.
Cell Phones and Communication Devices
In 2026, Berea will have a drop-off for computer equipment, including cell phones, on May 15-16 and September 18-19 at the Berea Service Garage. Call for hours. No businesses. Proof of residency is required. No TVs accepted.
Service Garage: 400 Barrett Road, Berea
Christmas Trees
In Berea, Republic Services will pick up Christmas trees for composting curbside. Remove all lights, tinsel, ornaments, plastic tree bags, and tree stands.
Computers and Electronics
In 2026, Berea will have a drop-off for computer equipment on May 15-16 and September 18-19 at the Berea Service Garage. Call for hours. No businesses. Proof of residency is required. No TVs accepted.
Service Garage: 400 Barrett Road, Berea
Food Waste
Berea has a drop-off for food waste in the marked containers at the Berea Community Learning Forum. There is a membership fee for this voluntary service.
Holiday Lights
Berea has a drop-off for holiday lights from December 8, 2025-January 9, 2026, and from December 7, 2026-January 8, 2027 at the Berea Recreation Center. Look for the marked bin. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Recreation Center: 451 Front Street, Berea
Paper Shredding Services
In 2026, Berea will have shredding events on May 16 and September 19 at the Berea Service Garage. Hours are TBD. Residents only; proof of residency is required.
Service Garage: 400 Barrett Road, Berea
Plastic Bags
Do you BYOBags every time you shop? Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Berea, including tips on how to remember your reusable bags. Recycle plastic bags at a plastic film drop-off near you.
Tires
In 2026, Berea will have a drop-off for scrap tires on May 15-16 and September 18-19 at the Berea Service Garage. Call for hours. Accepts two tires per household, no businesses. Proof of residency is required. Automotive only (20" or less) and no tires on rims.
Service Garage: 400 Barrett Road, Berea
Fluorescent Bulbs
In 2026, Berea will have a drop-off for fluorescent bulbs on May 15-16 and September 18-19 at the Berea Service Garage. Call for hours. No businesses. Proof of residency is required.
Service Garage: 400 Barrett Road, Berea
Household Hazardous Waste
In 2026, Berea will have a drop-off for household hazardous waste on May 15-16 and September 18-19 at the Berea Service Garage. Call for hours. No businesses. Proof of residency is required. No latex paint.
Service Garage: 400 Barrett Road, Berea