City of Garfield Heights PRINT
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Service Department: (216)475-1107
Kimble Co. provides weekly curbside recycling for city residents. Combine aluminum cups; cans; cardboard; glass bottles and jars; paper and boxes; as well as plastic bottles and jugs loose (unbagged) in the provided wheeled cart. See the list below for detailed recycling and collection programs in Garfield Heights.
Cans
Garfield Heights has curbside recycling of metal cans and aluminum cups. There is also a drop-off for aluminum beverage cans only at the Garfield Heights Fire Station. Items must be empty, clean, and dry.
Fire Station: 5115 Turney Road, Garfield Heights
Cardboard
Garfield Heights has curbside recycling of cardboard. Cardboard must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.
Glass Bottles and Jars
Garfield Heights has curbside recycling of glass bottles and jars. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Place lids loose in recycling.
Paper and Boxes
Garfield Heights has curbside recycling of paper and boxes. Paper must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.
Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Garfield Heights has curbside recycling of plastic bottles and jugs. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Replace the cap or lid.
Paper Shredding Services
In 2026, Garfield Heights will have shredding events on May 16 and September 19 at the Garfield Heights Civic Center. Hours are 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Civic Center: 5407 Turney Road, Garfield Heights
Plastic Bags
Do you BYOBags every time you shop? Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Garfield Heights, including tips on remembering your reusable bags. Recycle plastic bags at a plastic film drop-off near you.
Tires
Garfield Heights has a year-round drop-off for scrap tires at the Garfield Heights Service Garage. Automotive only (20" or less) and no tires on rims. Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:00 PM.
Service Garage: 13600 McCracken Road, Garfield Heights
Household Hazardous Waste
In 2026, Garfield Heights will have a drop-off for household hazardous waste on May 4-8, May 11-15, September 8-11, and September 14-18 at the Garfield Heights Service Garage. Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:00 PM. No latex paint.
Service Garage: 13600 McCracken Road, Garfield Heights
Medications
Garfield Heights Police Department has a medication drop box. No liquids, needles, or syringes.
Police Department: 5555 Turney Road, Garfield Heights