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The City of Rocky River provides weekly curbside recycling for city residents. Combine cans, cartons, glass, paper and boxes plus plastic bottles, jugs and tubs in blue bags. Recycling is processed at Republic Services Lorain County Resource Recovery Complex in Oberlin. See the list below for other recycling drop-offs and collection programs in Rocky River.
Cuyahoga County single-stream recycling flyer (PDF) Republic Services recycling flyer (PDF)
City: 440.331.0600 Service Dept: 440.356.5630
Other Recycling Recycling
Rocky River has a drop off May 1-31 and November 1-30 at the city service department/transfer station. Call for details.
22401 Lake Road, Rocky River
In-Home Recycling
This program is operated by Aluminum Cans for Burned Children of Northeast Ohio. Drop off for aluminum cans only at the Rocky River Fire Station. Cans must be empty, clean and dry.
21012 Hilliard Boulevard, Rocky River
Rocky River has curbside collection by the city service department. Trees should be placed on treelawns on collection day. Remove all decorations, tinsel, ornaments and lights.
Rocky River has multiple drop-off locations for clothing.
Rocky River has a drop box for clothing only at the city service department/transfer station. 22401 Lake Road, Rocky River
Rocky River has a drop box for clothing only at city hall. 21012 Hilliard Boulevard, Rocky River
In 2021, Rocky River has a special curbside collection April 12-16 and August 16-20. No TVs accepted.
Proper Disposal
Rocky River has a flag drop box for the proper disposal of the American flag. The drop box is located adjacent to the fire station.
Rocky River has a drop off November 1-January 8 at the city service department/transfer station.
In 2021, Rocky River has a special curbside collection May 3-7 and September 20-24. No latex paint.
Drop box at Rocky River Police Department
Rocky River has multiple drop-off locations for paper & boxes.
Rocky River has a drop-off at the city service department/transfer station. Cardboard must be empty, clean and dry. Flatten boxes. 22401 Lake Road
Rocky River has a drop-off at city hall. Cardboard must be empty, clean and dry. Flatten boxes. 21012 Hilliard Boulevard
In 2021, Rocky River has shred events scheduled for April 10 and October 9. Hours are 9:00-11:00 AM. Contact City Hall for details.
Rocky River has a year-round drop off at the city service department/transfer station.
In 2021, Rocky River has a curbside collection September 13-17. Automotive only (20" or less) and no tires on rims. Call for details.
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