We want recycling to be easy to understand AND reduce the amount of contamination. There are five categories of materials that can be recycled in NE Ohio.
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Bag Plastic Bags in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County Council Members Simon and Miller introduced Carryout Bag Fee legislation in October 2017. Included in the proposed Ordinance
Read moreRecycling for Apartments and Condos in Cuyahoga
Apartment dwellers can recycle in Cuyahoga County, despite limited options. Some cities have drop-off recycling, or residents can ask their building management to add the service.
Read moreClean Up Your Home to Stay Green this Fall
When fall temperatures drop and leaves begin to turn, many people’s thoughts turn to preparing their homes and yards for
Read moreHow My Family Took a Vacation from Creating Extra Trash
My family and I decided to get-away for a few days and have a quick adventure. Our travels took us away from home for three days, which gave us plenty of opportunity to eat out and create waste.
Read moreContamination: Wishcycling (and why we wish it would end)
Here at CuyahogaRecycles.org, we like recycling. However, we do not like wish-cycling which causes contamination. Wishcycling is a term we
Read moreHow to Properly Recycle Plastic
Author’s Note: Originally posted in 2017, this story was updated on June 17, 2018. Recycling of some plastic items has
Read moreProper Recycling and Why You Should Care
Ever wonder what happens to your recycling once it leaves the curb? If you live in Cuyahoga County, your curbside
Read moreWhere Did All The Cleveland Drop-Off Recycling Bins Go?
Recently, the District has received many calls from people wondering what happened to their neighborhood drop-off recycling bin. They are
Read moreRecycle More, Recycle Better in Cuyahoga County
Now more than ever, Americans are recycling. But, while recycling has increased in recent years, so has our trash. Here’s what you can do to help save the earth.
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