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Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District (Cuyahoga Recycles)
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We are the public agency helping the people of Cuyahoga County reduce, reuse, and recycle at home, at work, and in their communities.

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It's #WDIDW Wednesday. Prepping the turkey fryer for next week's big meal? Fryer oil doesn't go down the drain or in the trash. Find a special drop-off. Learn how to properly dispose of fryer oil at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/fryer_oil/
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Stringing up the holiday lights? If you find burned-out light strings and power strips or cords, don't place them in the trash or curbside recycling. Take light strings to a special recycling drop-off near you. Find a location at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/holiday_lights/
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Every time you leave your home, sing the jingle: "Bags, Wallet, Keys, and Phone."

#BYOBags, Cuyahoga County. More at cuyahogarecycles.org/byobags/
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
REDUCEday Tuesday: Planning a holiday gathering? You can reduce or eliminate wasted food with a little planning and creative reuse. Read more at https://blog.cuyahogarecycles.org/large-dinner-party-holiday-planning-can-reduce-wasted-food/
Large Dinner Party? Holiday Planning Can Reduce Wasted Food - Talking Trash Blog
It’s the holiday season and time for merrymaking, large meals and excess food. With a little bit of planning, you can reduce or eliminate wasted food.
blog.cuyahogarecycles.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As you head into the yard for the final fall clean-up, consider how to use the organic waste to benefit your lawn and gardens. Read more about fall composting at https://blog.cuyahogarecycles.org/composting-leaves-backyard/
Composting Leaves in Your Own Backyard - Talking Trash Blog
The leaves might be falling but they can still be of benefit. Create healthy soil by composting them with food scraps and other yard trimmings.
blog.cuyahogarecycles.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's #WDIDW Wednesday. Elections aren't always easy, but recycling campaign signs is as simple as dropping them off. Yard signs do not belong in a curbside recycling bin or cart. Learn more at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/campaign_signs/
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tip to Recycle Right. More atcuyahogarecycles.org/how_to_recycle/
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
👻🦇🎃🍭🍬👹 Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Keep plastic bags out of curbside recycling. Recycle right. Details at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/plastic_bags/
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Tip to Recycle Right. More at CuyahogaRecycles.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
REDUCEday Tuesday: Do your part to reduce Halloween waste with homemade costumes and decorations you can use year after year. 👻🎃🦇
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What's frightening? Placing candy wrappers in recycling. 😱
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎃 Ready to roll! This fall, we're hosting our third annual drop-off program for pumpkins and gourds. Look for the special collection bins at eight locations in Cuyahoga County. Details and addresses at cuyahogarecycles.org/pumpkin_collection/
October 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tip to Recycle Right. When it’s raining, recycling can get ruined. Especially paper and cardboard. Make sure the cart lid is closed or the curbside recycling bin is covered. Or choose to put the empty, flattened boxes out next week. See cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/cardboard/
October 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Some items don't belong in curbside recycling. When you purchase new tires, recycle the old ones where you made the purchase. You'll pay a small recycling fee. Details at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/tires/
October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our next online presentation about starting and maintaining a compost pile in your backyard in Tuesday, October 7. Registration is required for webinars. Details at cuyahogarecycles.org/composting_seminars/
October 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
No tricks. Just tips on recycling right.
October 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In Cuyahoga County, recycle mixed paper and boxes. Learn more at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/paper_and_boxes/
September 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Will we see you on Saturday, September 20 at NEORSD's Clean Water Fest? Hours are 9:00-4:00 in Cuyahoga Heights. The "all about water" event includes exhibits, games, giveaways, tours, and more. Stop by our booth to ask your recycling questions! Details at www.cleanwaterfest.com
CLEAN WATER FEST
A day-long celebration of all things water filled with live education, exploration, and entertainment from the creative team at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
www.cleanwaterfest.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Some items don't belong in curbside recycling. In Cuyahoga County, collect shredded paper - too small for curbside recycling - and drop it off at a mixed paper collection bin near you. More at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/shredded_paper/
September 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Tip to Recycle Right: Don’t wishcycle. Think you can throw everything into your recycling bin, and it will get sorted out at the plant? Think again. Including only the correct items is paramount. More at cuyahogarecycles.org/how_to_recycle/
September 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Plan ahead for summer's last hurrah. Provide reusable plates, utensils, and cups for picnic guests. Serve beverages in recyclable bottles and cans. Place well-marked receptacles so they know where and what to throw. More tips at cuyahogarecycles.org/party_event_recycling/
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In Cuyahoga County, recycle glass bottles and jars. Learn more at cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/glass/
August 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We can't stress this enough: Batteries of any kind do not belong in your recycling cart or bin.

Not sure what to do with that battery? Check out the handy chart on our website. The link is in the article below or on our home page.
Lithium batteries suspected cause of recycling truck fire: Moreland Hills Police Blotter (Updated)
Absolutely, positively no batteries of any kind in curbside recyclables
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August 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If it's a beautiful summer weekend #intheCLE, we'll enjoy some cold beverages. Just make sure to recycle those empty bottles and cans. Recycling questions? Check CuyahogaRecycles.org
August 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM