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Recycling Events
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NOTE: All events take place at the Shaker Heights Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.).
New in 2023! Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program
During the April 29-30 Household Hazardous Waste Roundup, the City will also be accepting gas powered lawn mowers from residents who would like to participate in a new lawnmower rebate program sponsored by the City's Sustainability Committee. This program offers a rebate of $100 to residents who — on a first come, first served basis — trade in their gas-powered mower for a battery-powered electric mower. Learn more.
- Campaign yard signs
- Community Shredding Days
- Computer, Electronics & small appliances Round-Up
- Habitat for Humanity Restore
- Hazardous Waste Round-Up
- MEDWISH
Residents can recycle campaign yard signs at the Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.) from 8 am to 4 pm on the two weekends following any election by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
2023 Events
Saturday, April 15, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 21, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Accepted Materials
Bring up to three bankers boxes of paper for shredding. No need to remove staples or other binding devices. Driver’s license and proof of residency (e.g. current utility bill) required.
2023 Events
Saturday & Sundays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on the following dates:
January 7-8
April 15-16 and 22-23
August 5-6 and 12-13
Accepted Items
Recycle computer/electronic equipment and small appliances (no TVs).
Accepted computer/electronic equipment: CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, terminals, modems, cables, software, tablets, cell phones, cell-phone accessories, VCR/DVD players, game consoles, and other small electronics. NO televisions.
Accepted small appliances: All small appliances are accepted.
Please note: Computers turned in during this event will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a non-profit computer recycler located on the east side of Cleveland. All computer hard drives received by RET3 are erased of all data using U.S. Department of Defense specifications. Learn more.
2023 Event
Saturday, August 26, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Accepted Items
Donate usable household and construction items to Habitat for Humanity. The organization will take the following items:
- Appliances
- Construction/renovation materials
- Countertops
- Doors
- Furniture
- Kitchen cabinets
- Plumbing and electrical materials
- Sinks
- Tools
- Vanities
Please, no paint, clothing, or bedding.
2023 Events
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on the following dates:
April 29-30 & May 6-7
September 9-10 and 16-17
NOTE: During the April 29-30 event, the City will be accepting gas powered mowers from residents participating in the new lawnmower rebate program, which offers a rebate of $100 to residents who — on a first come, first served basis — trade in their gas-powered mower for a battery-powered electric mower. Learn more.
Accepted Items
Safely dispose of the following:
- Adhesives
- Automotive fluids
- Caustic household cleaners
- Driveway sealer
- Gasoline
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Kerosene
- Lighter fluid
- Mercury
- Mineral spirits
- Oil or solvent-based paints
- Paint thinners
- Pesticides
- Polyurethanes
- Primers
- Sealers
- Shellacs
- Spray paints
- Turpentine
- Roof tar
- Varnishes
No latex paint or materials from businesses will be accepted.
Phone Books may be recycled with your paper.
No event this year.
Residents are invited to recycle medical supplies by donating them to MedWish International at the Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.).
MedWish is a local organization that repurposes discarded medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid in developing countries.
Accepted Items
Residents may donate unused, non-expired medical supplies and usable medical equipment. View the complete list of accepted items at https://www.medwish.org/give/medical-supplies/.
Residents who would like a receipt for tax purposes should bag the item (bags will be recycled) and attach the Medwish Donation Form (http://bit.ly/2vI6v0C).