Welcome to the Willowick Trash and Recycling Guide!

Understanding the waste disposal guidelines in Willowick, Ohio, is essential for maintaining a clean and environmentally friendly community. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate what can be disposed of in your regular trash, what should be recycled, and how to handle special items.

Regular Trash Disposal

Residents of Willowick are required to subscribe to garbage collection services provided by Kimble. Acceptable items for regular trash include:

• Household Waste: General non-recyclable items such as food scraps, non-recyclable packaging, and broken household goods.
• Small Non-Recyclable Items: Items that cannot be recycled, like certain plastics, ceramics, and non-recyclable glass.

Recycling Guidelines

Willowick encourages recycling to promote environmental sustainability. Recyclable materials include:

• Paper Products: Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and cardboard.
• Plastic Bottles and Jugs: Plastics labeled #1 and #2, such as beverage bottles and detergent jugs.
• Metal Cans: Aluminum and steel cans.
• Glass Bottles and Jars: Clear, green, and brown glass containers.

Ensure all recyclable items are clean and free from food residue before placing them in the recycling bin. For most items this is just a simple rinsing before tossing it into a bin.

Yard Waste Disposal

Yard waste collection in Willowick runs from the first Monday in April through the last full week in December, coinciding with regular trash collection days. Guidelines for yard waste disposal include:

• Containers: Use yard waste cans clearly marked “Yard Waste” or paper yard waste bags. Plastic bags are not permitted.
• Tree Limbs and Shrub Cuttings: Must be cut into lengths not exceeding four feet and tied in bundles with cotton cord (not nylon twine), with each bundle weighing no more than 40 pounds.

Note: Trash and yard waste must be kept separate. If you would like to never have to worry about Yard Waste, check out our article in our Colin Can Help Library about how you can repurpose your yard waste into valuable landscape materials. Doing this not only gives your yard a great boost but also limits the work for the Wickliffe trash guys; a win-win situation!

Bulk Item Disposal

For large items that do not fit in regular trash containers, such as furniture, appliances, or mattresses, residents should contact Kimble Services to schedule a bulk pickup. It’s advisable to notify them at least 48 hours before your scheduled pickup day.

Hazardous Waste and Special Items

Items like batteries, paints, chemicals, and electronics require special disposal methods and should not be placed in regular trash or recycling bins. Lake County periodically offers special recycling collections for such items. Residents can contact the Lake County Solid Waste District at 440-350-2645 for information on upcoming events and proper disposal methods.

Trash Collection Schedule and Regulations

Trash, recycling, and yard waste are collected on the same day each week. Per city ordinance, all containers should be placed on the curb no earlier than 4:00 pm on the day prior to the scheduled collection and removed no later than 8:00 am on the day after collection.

We Can Help with Whatever the City Cannot:

While the city of Cleveland Heights has quite a few junk removal services that can be helpful, they often don’t cover everything you need. Maybe they don’t pick up certain items, their schedule doesn’t work for you, or the process seems more trouble than it’s worth. Luckily, we are here to help with personalized, flexible, and efficient solutions that take the hassle out of junk removal.

We specialize in services that go beyond what the city can offer, making it easy to clear out your space quickly and responsibly:

• Cleanouts: Whether it’s an overstuffed basement, a cluttered garage, a cramped attic, or even a full estate cleanout, we’re here to help. Avoid climbing ladders or dealing with dusty, cramped spaces—let us do the hard work. We’ll clear out old furniture, storage bins, boxes, and forgotten items, and we’ll even clean the area afterward, leaving it ready for your next project.
• Hazardous Materials: Safely disposing of tricky items like paint cans, used motor oil, car parts, batteries, old tires, and other hazardous materials is one of our specialties. We handle these items responsibly and in compliance with all safety and environmental regulations, so you don’t have to worry about the risks or logistics.
• Large or Multiple Items: Have oversized furniture, mattresses, broken appliances, or piles of junk the city won’t take? No problem. From single items to large loads, we remove it all quickly and efficiently. This includes couches, dressers, refrigerators, washing machines, water heaters, construction debris, and more.
• Yard and Seasonal Cleanups: Need to get rid of old grills, patio furniture, landscaping debris, or snowblowers? We handle yard waste, seasonal clutter, and even large items like playsets or sheds that need dismantling and hauling away.
• Eco-Friendly Solutions: We prioritize recycling electronics, repurposing gently used items, and donating usable furniture whenever possible. Our services don’t just clear your space—they contribute to a cleaner, greener community.
• Specialized Removals: From hot tubs to decks, we handle unique or hard-to-manage situations with ease. Whether it’s dismantling old structures or hauling away large or awkward items, we’ve got the tools and expertise to make it happen.

Ready to reclaim your space?

Call 216-800-5883 with any questions, to schedule a free estimate, or to arrange a quick and convenient pickup. Don’t wait—let us handle what the city can’t and make junk removal simple and stress-free.