Cleveland provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection through the Division of Waste Collection. Residents receive city-issued carts for trash and recycling. Collection occurs on a designated day based on the neighborhood. All residential waste must be placed in city-issued carts with lids closed.
Cleveland provides automated curbside collection with city-issued 96-gallon trash carts and recycling carts. Trash is collected weekly. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:30 AM on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the house. Extra bags beside the cart may be collected depending on the season and city policy. Hazardous waste and electronics are not accepted in regular collection.
Placing prohibited items in carts, failing to use city carts, or leaving carts at the curb beyond collection day may result in warnings and citations.
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