Moving to Gates Mills, Ohio, offers a blend of scenic beauty and community charm. Understanding the local waste disposal guidelines is essential for maintaining the village’s cleanliness and environmental standards. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you navigate trash and recycling in Gates Mills.
Trash Disposal Guidelines
Gates Mills partners with Rumpke Waste & Recycling for household waste removal. Residents can dispose of typical household trash, which should be bagged and not loose. Each household is allowed a maximum of 10 bags per week. There’s no need to haul trash to the curb; collectors will pick up your trash next to your home or garage.
Recycling Procedures
Recycling is encouraged and made convenient:
- Commingled Recyclables: Combine cans, cartons, glass, and plastic bottles and jugs in blue bags and place them next to your trash.
- Paper and Cardboard: Recycle mixed paper and cardboard in paper bags or bundle with string and place alongside other recyclables.
Yard Waste and Special Items
The village does not offer yard waste pickup. However, the Service Department periodically holds drop-off events for electronic equipment recycling, residential hazardous waste material drop-off, and shredding. Watch the Village of Gates Mills website or the Pink Sheet, the official newsletter for the village, for announcements of upcoming events.
If you would like to eliminate or greatly reduce your yard waste, check out our Yard Waste Repurposing Guide in the Colin Can Help Library.
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.