Recycling
Drop-off boxes for regular recycled materials are located at
Lorain Station
14550 Lorain Avenue
(behind Harley-Davidson Sales)
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Gunning Recreation Center
4391 West 168th Street
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Recyclables include:
- Junk Mail
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Office Paper
- Chip Board
- Cardboard
- Glass (clear, green, brown)
- All plastics (1 through 7)
- Aluminum
- Metal cans
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Lorain Station and Gunning Rec cannot accept: |
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- Detergent boxes
- Clothes hangers
- Computers
- Aerosol cans
- Window glass
- Drinking glasses
- Light bulbs
- Metal cookware
- PVC pipe
- Pallets
- Plastic toys
- Wood
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To recycle properly . . .
- Rinse containers thoroughly
- Remove and discard caps and lids
- Place glass, metal, and plastic in the same blue bag
Recycled paper may also be deposited in the Abitibi paper-recycling box located in the parking lot at St. Joseph Academy, 3430 Rocky River Drive. Proceeds will benefit the school.
- Place newspapers in brown paper bag or tie with string
- Break down and bundle cardboard
Special Recycling
The Ridge Road Transfer Station, 3727 Ridge Road, accepts certain special items for recycling. Please note specific dates for each item. Hours are 9 am - 2 pm.
| What |
When (all dates are for 2006) |
| Computers |
April 3 - 28; August 17 - 19 |
| Household Hazardous Waste (except latex paint) |
May 18 - 20; October 26 - 28 |
| Telephone Books |
July 3 - 31 |
| Tires |
August 31 - September 2 |
Latex paint is not recyclable. You may dispose of it with your regular refuse, but it must be dry. Paint cans with small amounts of liquid paint remaining may be left open for the paint to evaporate. For larger amounts, pour the paint onto pieces of cardboard and place with your regular refuse when dry.
For additional recycling information, please call the Cleveland recycling hotline, (216) 664-3717, or contact:
City of Cleveland
Division of Waste Collection
Carr Center
5600 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
216-664-2156
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