Welcome to Shaker Heights! Proper waste disposal is essential for maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of our community. This guide provides detailed information on trash, recycling, yard waste, and special item disposal to help you manage your household waste effectively.
Trash Collection
- Schedule: Trash is collected once a week from back or side yards. To find your specific collection day, contact the Public Works Department at 216-491-1490.
- Container Requirements:
- Use galvanized or weather-resistant plastic containers with tight-fitting lids.
- Containers should not exceed 32 gallons in capacity or 40 pounds when filled.
- Ensure containers are maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.
- Placement Guidelines:
- Place containers in front of the garage door, at the corner of the house, or on the driveway.
- Keep containers outside of enclosures and fences.
- Clear driveways of parked cars by 7 a.m. on collection day to allow access for collection vehicles.
- Preparation:
- Bag or wrap all garbage before placing it in containers.
- Do not store any other materials within 4 feet of the container area to prevent accidental disposal.
Recycling Collection
- Schedule: Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as trash.
- Accepted Materials:
- Cans: All metal food and beverage cans.
- Cups: Aluminum and some plastic cups (excluding plastic party cups).
- Glass Bottles & Jars: Empty, rinse, and replace lids.
- Paper & Boxes: Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, shipping boxes, greeting cards, cereal boxes, and clean pizza boxes.
- Plastic Bottles, Jugs & Tubs: Containers should be emptied, rinsed, and caps or lids replaced.
- Preparation Guidelines:
- Empty and rinse all containers.
- Leave caps and lids on.
- Do not bag recyclables; place them loose in the recycling bucket.
- Commingle (mix together) recyclables in your recycling bucket.
- Recycling Buckets: Request free 5-gallon recycling buckets by emailing Public Works or calling 216-491-1490.
Yard Waste Collection
- Leaves, Grass, and Brush: The city provides collection services for yard waste. For detailed preparation guidelines, refer to the city’s Leaves, Grass & Brush Collection page.
Large Item Disposal
- Bulk Items: For disposal of large items such as furniture and appliances, refer to the city’s guidelines on Large Items for Disposal.
Holiday Collection Schedule
- Holiday Delays: Trash and recycling collection may be delayed by one day following major holidays. For the most current information, view the Holiday Trash Pick-Up Schedule.
Additional Resources
- Missed Pick-Ups: Report missed trash or recycling pick-ups within 24 hours by using the Report a Collection Problem form, emailing Public Works, or calling 216-491-1490.
- Recycling Center: Residents can bring recyclables to the Service Center at 15600 Chagrin Boulevard on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring an ID.
Need Assistance Beyond City Services?
If you have items that the city doesn’t collect or prefer not to wait for scheduled pick-ups, we offer convenient solutions:
- Cleanouts: Comprehensive yard and interior cleanout services.
- Hazardous Materials: Safe disposal of hazardous items not accepted in regular trash.
- Large or Multiple Items: Efficient removal of bulky or numerous items.
Our services are designed to be quicker and more convenient than city options, ensuring your waste disposal needs are met promptly and professionally.