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2026 Special Saturday Round-Ups/Drop Off Schedule (pdf)Five Ways to Recycle Right
Want to do your part in preserving the earth for generations to come? Not sure how to participate? Recycling is one way to make a difference in saving the plane for a brighter tomorrow.
Leave recyclables loose, not bagged.
Plastic bags do not belong in your recycling bin or cart. The bags get tangled in the sorting machines at the recycling facilities and cause major problems for the recycling process. Plastic shopping bags can be recycled at many retail locations, including Giant Eagle, Lowe's Home Improvement, Marc's, Target and Walmart stores.
Make sure it is clean and empty.
Rinse residue from cartons, containers, bottles and jars or any other recyclable that may contain food particles. For example, greasy pizza boxes are not accepted.
Keep it dry.
When it comes to paper and cardboard, keeping it dry is imperative for the recycling process. Please flatten all cardboard boxes as well.
Do not wish-cycle.
Think you can throw everything into your recycling bin, and it will get sorted at the recycling plant? Think again. Recycling only these five core items is paramount: cans, cartons, glass, paper and boxes, along with plastic bottles and jugs. Note that clothing should not be recycled. Instead, donate it.
Join a social media community.
Share a post. Write a story. Get engaged with the social media accounts in your community. You will find Cuyahoga County's accounts located on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram YouTube and LinkedIn.
For more details about recycling, visit Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at the Cuyahoga Recycles website or the Cuyahoga Recyclable page or call 216-443-3749.
See Recycling FAQs for Cuyahoga County and information on how to recycle properly.
Find answers to your recycling, disposal and reuse questions by using the "What Do I Do With?" search bar located at the top of every page at Cuyahoga Recycles website.
Rumpke Recycling Details: Use the green cart for recycling.
Fluorescent Bulb, Battery and Computer Recycling
Fluorescent Bulbs
Recycle CFL bulbs (small, twisty bulbs) for free at any Home Depot or Lowe's store. Other types of bulbs, including fluorescent tubes, can be recycled at these locations.
Batteries
Recycle rechargeable batteries for free at retail locations throughout Cuyahoga County. View the list of locations or visit Call2Recycle.
Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste and Other Items
Household Hazardous Waste
City of Parma discontinued the Round-Up/Drop-Off Program for Household Hazardous Waste and other items such as tires, computers, etc. at the Parma Service Garage. The City will have Special Saturday Round-Ups/Drop-offs in 2026. If you have any questions, contact the Parma Service Garage at 440-885-8980.
Special Round-Up (Drop-Off Schedule) (PDF)
Here is information about proper disposal of household hazardous waste and a list of acceptable materials.
Latex Paint
Latex and any water-based paint are not hazardous materials and not accepted in the city's household hazardous waste collection. Latex paint should be dried and disposed in the regular rubbish. Here are instructions on how to dry latex paint.
Medication
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office provides an ongoing disposal option for medication. The Sheriff's RX Drug Drop Box program allows residents to deposit unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs at drop boxes in participating law enforcement agencies across Cuyahoga County. Unwanted or expired medications can also be dropped off at the Parma Police Department or at these other locations.
Propane Tanks
Recycle propane tanks and other pressurized cylinders through propane dealers and retail stores that sell propane and other pressurized gas. See details.
Tires
When buying new tires, dispose of the old tires through the tire retailer at the time of purchase. There is a small fee charged for tire disposal, which is a tax used for transporting and disposing of tires through state-licensed facilities. For old tires currently stored in a home garage, you may contact one of the following store chains that provides tire disposal for non-customers. These include Conrad's Tire Express, Firestone Auto Care and National Tire and Battery.