Refuse

Services Provided

The Division of Refuse/Recycling provides curbside collection of solid waste, recycling materials and yard waste for approximately 15,500 homes, schools, religious institutions, day care centers, condominiums and 211 apartment buildings weekly. 

View and download the 2026 Cleveland Heights Refuse and Recycling Calendar (PDF).

Transfer Station

All solid waste is transported to the transfer station, where it is compacted into transfer trailers and transported to landfills.

Proper Containment

Keep the plastic bags filled with garbage in trash carts with secure lids until the evening before your pickup day or no later than 7:00 am on your pickup day.

When to Curb Your Trash

Carts should be put out before 7:00 am on the collection day and NOT before 7:00 pm the night before collection day.

Where to Curb Your Trash

Refuse and Recycling carts should be placed on the curb 3 feet apart. Wheels should be facing your home.  Please do not place trash on top of or around the cart. All trash must be bagged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions related to the City’s Refuse services.