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Mission Statement
The Division’s mission is to provide an efficient and effective municipal
solid waste program focused on customer satisfaction. |
| RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION: |
The City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling provides once-per-week
service to residents for the collection of household refuse, bulk items,
blue bag recycle, newspaper, cardboard and mixed paper recycle and yard
waste.
The City of Lakewood does not collect debris from work done by contractors.
(Ord. 1783.23) |
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Monday through Friday
between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All debris intended for collection
should be readily accessible, properly contained, and available for collection
by 6:30 a.m. on the day of collection. Please do not place debris on the
curb earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before your day of collection. (Ord.
521.8)
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During weeks in which an observed holiday occurs, the Division of Refuse and Recycling provides the usual weekly collections, however five days worth of garbage and recyclables are collected within the four remaining workdays, utilizing overtime. We do not collect on Saturday or Sunday. If an observed holiday falls on a Saturday, there will be no collection
on Friday, the day before the holiday; if an observed holiday falls on a Sunday,
there will be no collection on Monday, the day following the holiday. |
| The Division of Refuse and Recycling does not collect refuse or recyclables on the following holidays. Please refer to the 2008 Holiday Collection Schedule listed below. |
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Day of Week |
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| New Year's Day |
Tuesday |
January 1, 2008 |
| Martin Luther King |
Monday |
January 21, 2008 |
| President's Day |
Monday |
February 18, 2008 |
| Good Friday |
Friday |
March 21, 2008 |
| Memorial Day |
Monday |
May 26, 2008 |
| Independence Day |
Friday |
July 4, 2008 |
| Labor Day |
Monday |
September 1, 2008 |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Thursday |
November 27, 2008 |
| Christmas Day |
Thursday |
December 25, 2008 |
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When
a holiday is observed on Monday: |
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Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Monday will have collection on Tuesday. Residents whose refuse is normally
collected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables
available for collection on their regular day, and it will be collected either
on that day or the day after. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on
Friday will have collection on Friday. |
When
a holiday is observed on Tuesday: |
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Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Monday will have collection on Monday. Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Tuesday will have collection on Wednesday. Residents whose refuse is normally
collected on Wednesday and Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables available
for collection on their regular day, and it will be collected either on that day
or the day after. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Friday will
have collection on Friday. |
When
a holiday is observed on Wednesday: |
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Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Monday and Tuesday will have collection on their regular day. Residents whose
refuse is normally collected on Wednesday will have collection on Thursday. Residents
whose refuse is normally collected on Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables
available for collection on their regular day, and it will be collected either
on that day or the day after. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on
Friday will have collection on Friday. |
When
a holiday is observed on Thursday: |
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Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Monday will have collection on Monday. Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Tuesday and Wednesday should have their refuse and recyclables available for
collection on the day before their regular day and it will be collected either
on that day or their regular day. Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Thursday will have collection on Wednesday. Residents whose refuse is normally
collected on Friday will have collection on Friday. |
When
a holiday is observed on Friday: |
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Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Monday will have collection on Monday. Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables available
for collection on the day before their regular day and it will be collected either
on that day or their regular day. Residents whose refuse is normally collected
on Friday will have collection on Thursday. |
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 Back Yard Service is limited
to the collection of household garbage that is securely bagged and tied, and kept
in containers with tight fitting lids and handles. The containers should be rat-proof,
insect-proof, watertight, structurally strong to withstand handling stress, and
easily filled, emptied, and cleaned. Each container should be provided with tight
fitting covers, suitable handles, and be maintained at all times clean, and in
sanitary and safe condition. The receptacles cannot exceed 32 gallon capacity
or 50-pounds in weight when filled, and must be readily accessible to collection
by 6:30 a.m. on the collection day. (Ord. 1783.05) Do not place articles you wish
to keep near refuse containers. |
Receptacle Requirements: In accordance with City of Lakewood Ordinance, and Division of Refuse and Recycling regulations, back yard collection is limited to household garbage that is securely bagged, tied and kept in refuse receptacles (garbage cans) with tight fitting lids and handles, not to exceed 32 gallon capacity, or 50-pounds in weight when filled. The receptacles must be structurally strong to withstand handling stress and easily filled, emptied, and cleaned, and maintained in clean, sanitary, and safe condition. (Ord. 1783.05) Keep refuse receptacles tightly covered at all times except when garbage is being placed therein or removed therefrom. (Ord.1783.06) There should be no loose garbage in or around the cans. Residents are responsible for providing enough refuse containers to contain their weekly refuse. Please do not tie lids to cans or use cans with attached lids as they inhibit collection and expose employees to an additional risk of injury.
 Location of receptacles: Receptacles should be placed on the driveway, pulled out past any vehicles in
the drive or closed gates, by 6:30 a.m. on the collection day. If the residence has no drive,
or has a drive with a grass strip, the receptacles must be brought to the front
of the house by 6:30 a.m. on the collection day.
Owners
of properties where a grass strip is present down the center of the driveway have
the option of signing a waiver permitting Cushman vehicles to drive on the grass
strip. Please contact the Refuse and Recycling Division at (216) 252-4322 for
additional information regarding the grass strip waiver.
In
the event of heavy snow or icy conditions, the receptacles must be brought to
a cleared area of the drive or drive apron by 6:30 a.m. on the collection day.
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Move
receptacles to an accessible area by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day. |
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Place
all receptacles in one location for collection. |
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Pull
receptacles out past any vehicles or other obstruction. |
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Provide
a sufficient number of cans to contain the weekly household trash. |
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Securely
bag and tie all garbage before placing in refuse receptacles. |
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Keep
refuse receptacles tightly covered at all times except when garbage is being placed
therein or removed therefrom. (Ord.1783.06) This prevents animals from getting
into the garbage, and prevents water accumulation in the cans. |
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Clean
the cans periodically to maintain sanitary conditions. |
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Replace
receptacles that break or become structurally unsound. |
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Place
excess bags, boxes, bulk items, construction debris from work done by the resident,
yard waste, and recycle material on the tree lawn after 6:00 p.m. the night before
your regular collection day, or by 6:30 a.m. on your regular day. |
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not: |
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Do
not place refuse to be collected in any building. Refuse collectors are not permitted
to enter basements, garages, porches or other buildings to collect refuse. |
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Do
not tie lids to cans, or use cans with attached lids. |
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Do
not place refuse receptacles inside any barricade where the collector must lift
the can up and out in order to collect. |
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Do
not place articles you wish to keep near refuse containers. |
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Tree Lawn Service includes the weekly collection of bulk items (furniture, cut and tied lumber,
boxes, miscellaneous household items, excess bags, dried out or empty paint cans
with the lids off), blue bag recycle, newspaper, cardboard and mixed paper recycle,
appliances and yard waste. Unfortunately, recycle material not packaged properly,
or mixed with non-recyclable materials, may be taken as refuse. These items should
be placed on the curb for collection by 6:30 a.m. on the regular collection day,
but not earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before. A 50-pound weight limit applies
to all boxes, bags, bundles, refuse containers, and yard waste.Dirt,
rocks and sod are collected as refuse, and may be contained in paper yard waste
bags, small cardboard boxes, garbage cans, and strong plastic bags, weighing no
more than 50-pounds per container. Weight limitations are established in the interest
of employee safety, and are strictly enforced. |
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Comply
with 50# weight limitations, which are established in the interest of employee
safety, and are strictly enforced. |
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Cut
lumber to 4' lengths, hammer nails over or remove, tie bundles securely at both
ends, and limit weight of each bundle to 50# or less. |
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Cut
plywood, drywall, wood fencing, and other similar construction debris to no larger
than 4' x 4' sections, and stack neatly. |
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Break drywall into pieces and contain in strong boxes, plastic bags, or garbage cans, limit weight of each container to 50# or less. Sheets of drywall disintegrate and cause litter. |
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Cut
pipes to 4' lengths. |
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Cut carpet and padding into 4' widths, roll and tie
or tape securely. Break tackless wood strips and box separately |
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Contain
dirt, rocks, and sod, as refuse, in small boxes, garbage
cans, or strong plastic bags, limit weight of each container to 50 lbs or less. |
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Only
place items on the tree lawn after 6:00 p.m. the night before your collection
day, or by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day. |
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not: |
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Do
not pile loose debris on the tree lawn - all loose debris must be contained. |
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Do
not contain long debris such as lath, branches, and curtain rods, in containers
where the debris extends past the opening of the container, as this is a hazard
to the collector. |
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Do
not place debris from work done by contractors on the curb for collection. The
City of Lakewood does not collect debris left by or for contractors. (Ord. 1783.23) |
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Yard
Waste includes grass clippings, trimmings, leaves, plants, bushes, branches
and other yard debris. (Dirt, sod and rocks are collected as garbage; please contain
separately.) Yard waste should be placed on the tree lawn by 6:30 a.m. on your
regular collection day (or after 6:00 p.m. the night before). The Division of
Refuse and Recycling does not collect leaves or other yard debris that is not
contained or bundled properly. Size and weight limitations are established in
the interest of employee safety, and are strictly enforced. |
| Do: |
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Limit
the weight of each bundle or container to 50# or less. |
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Contain
all loose yard debris in paper yard waste bags, garbage cans marked "Yard
Waste" or cardboard boxes no larger than 3' x 3'. |
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Cut
branches into 4' lengths and bundle by tying securely at both ends with strong
twine or rope. |
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Cut
stumps, logs, and large tree limbs into fireplace size pieces, no more than 18"
x 6", and stack neatly on tree lawn. |
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Cut
bushes into 4' lengths and bundle by tying securely at both ends with strong twine
or rope. |
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Break
any dirt off roots and contain separately as garbage. Cut the remaining pieces
into sections weighing no more than 50# each piece. |
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Only
place yard waste on the tree lawn after 6:00 p.m. the night before your collection
day, or by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day. |
| Do not: |
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Do
not use plastic bags to contain yard debris, as they are not accepted at the recycling
facility. |
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Do
not use metal fasteners or tape. |
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Do
not mix garbage and yard waste together. |
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Do
not place overweight containers on the curb for collection. |
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Do
not place uncut, untied branches on the curb for collection. |
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Do
not place debris from work done by contractors on the curb for collection. The
City of Lakewood does not collect debris left by or for contractors. (Ord. 1783.23)In
the interest of employee safety, the Division of Refuse and Recycling does not
collect overweight containers, uncut or untied branches, or other debris that
is not properly contained. |
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Blue Bag Recycle - Curbside Collection Instructions:
Recycle the following items together in the same blue or clear plastic bag: |
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GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS |
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(No broken glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, window glass, or ceramics, etc.) |
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METAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS |
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(aluminum, tin, and steel cans; aluminum foil and trays) |
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PLASTIC BOTTLES, FOOD CONTAINERS, TUBS, AND TRAYS |
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ALL PLASTICS WITH THE RECYCLING SYMBOL AND THE NUMBERS #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 |
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(Including bottles, food containers, tubs, and trays (i.e. margarine, yogurt, cool whip, and fresh produce plastic containers) |
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PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS ARE NOW ACCEPTED!! |
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Empty and wash out all bottles, cans, containers and trays |
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Limit bag size to 13 to 30 gallon capacity – if using plastic grocery bags to contain recyclables please tie several together for ease of collection |
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Limit weight to 30 pounds |
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Be careful not to overfill |
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Flatten metal and plastic containers to save storage space in the home |
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Tie top of bag securely with built-in handles. Do NOT use twist ties. |
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Newspaper,
Cardboard and Mixed Paper Recycle - Curbside Collection Instructions:
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Books – hardbound and paperback |
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Boxboard (food, detergent, tissue) |
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Cancelled Checks |
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Catalogs |
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Corrugated Cardboard |
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Gift and toy boxes |
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Greeting cards |
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Junk mail |
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Magazines |
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Newspaper and glossy inserts |
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Office, computer, school paper |
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Paper egg cartons (no Styrofoam) |
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Paper gift wrap (no foil) |
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Pizza boxes (no food residue) |
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Pop & beer cartons (no foil lined) |
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Shredded paper |
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Telephone books |
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Pack tightly in paper grocery bags so nothing will
fall out. |
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Pack tightly in small cardboard boxes (no larger than 2'
x 2') and close lid securely. |
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Mark "Paper Recycle" on outside
of closed boxes, or other unmarked containers. |
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Tie string around openings
of bags or boxes to prevent paper from blowing out. |
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Tie newspaper,
junk mail, magazines, flattened cardboard, and other recyclable paper together
into manageable bundles with string (no tape or wire). |
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It is okay to
mix paper products together in manageable bundles! |
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Flatten cardboard
boxes and bundle securely with string (no larger than 2' x 3' x 1') or use boxes to contain flattened cardboard or other paper recycle. Pack tightly to prevent litter. |
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Maximum weight for boxed or bundled material is 30-pounds. |
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Place recyclables
on the curb NEXT TO THE DRIVEWAY APRON after 6:00 p.m. the night before your collection day or by 6:30 a.m.
on your collection day. |
| Remove & discard these contaminants from
cardboard boxes & paper products before recycling: |
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Food soiled paper |
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Metal & foil |
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Plastics such as bindings, handles, etc. |
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Spiral notebook bindings |
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Styrofoam |
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Waxed paper & bags |
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in paper recycle: |
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Dishwasher detergent boxes |
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Foil & plastic lined products |
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Frozen food packaging |
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Juice boxes or frozen juice cans |
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Do Not Use Plastic
Grocery Bags for Newspaper, Mixed Paper or Cardboard Recycling.
It is okay
if cardboard and papers get wet! |
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It is very important to package material
securely so that it does not get loose and create a litter problem. It is equally
important to package material properly, keeping in mind size and weight limitations,
to allow for efficient, economical collection. |
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| DIVISION OF REFUSE AND RECYCLING DROP-OFF FACILITY |
| DIVISION OF REFUSE & RECYCLING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS: |
| Drop-off Facility Hours
(Winter Hours - to coincide with standard time): |
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7:00
AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday |
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8:00
AM to 12:00 PM Saturday |
| Drop-off Facility Hours (Extended Hours -to
coincide with daylight saving time) |
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7:00
AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday |
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8:00
AM to 3:00 PM Saturday |
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note: The extended hours during the week (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) and all Saturday
hours, are restricted to Lakewood residents and business owners using their personal
vehicles. |
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Residents of the City and
owners of businesses situated in the City may bring refuse, yard waste and other
waste materials arising out of the use of their place of residence or business
to the Division of Refuse and Recycling Facility in their own personal vehicle
without charge.
Identification
showing proof of residence of Lakewood and corresponding vehicle registration
with proof of vehicle ownership is required.
A charge shall be made for all refuse and other waste
materials brought in a vehicle that is not registered to the owner or resident
of the property from which the debris emanates, dump trucks, trucks larger than a pick-up truck, and trailers.
The City of Lakewood
reserves the right to establish limits on both the quality and the quantity of
refuse and other materials brought to the Division of Refuse and Recycling facility.
(Ord. 911.02)
The following recyclable materials,
emanating from residences within the City of Lakewood, may be brought to the Division
of Refuse and Recycling Drop-off Facility during regular business hours:
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Antifreeze |
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Blue Bag Recycle |
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Car batteries |
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Car motor oil |
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Clothing (Clean, Usable) |
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Computers |
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Fluorescent Light Tubes |
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Paper Recycle |
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Tires, off the rim |
| **The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District (www.cuyahogaswd.org)
conducts these special waste collection programs free of charge. (216) 443-3749. |
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Household Hazardous Waste: The City of
Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling will accept automotive fluids, driveway sealer, insecticides, mercury, oil and solvent based paints
and paint related products, roof tar and other similar household hazardous waste, emanating
from residences within the City of Lakewood, at the Division of Refuse and Recycling
Drop-off Facility. Please contact the Division of Refuse and Recycling office
for information.
Latex Paint: Since latex paint is not hazardous
and is comprised mostly of water, the City of Lakewood asks residents to solidify
latex paint so that it can be collected by the Division of Refuse and Recycling.
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Allow the paint to dry
by removing the lid and allowing liquids to evaporate over several days.
This works well for small amounts (an inch or two in the bottom of the can). |
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Mix liquid paints with an equal amount of an absorbent material in the
paint can or in a cardboard box lined with plastic. Leave open
to the air to dry. Use cat litter, oil dry, floor absorbent,
Fullers Earth, vermiculite or similar drying agent. Allow the paint to dry one layer at a time until all paint has hardened. |
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When
thoroughly dry, place the paint can or box on the curb the night before your regular collection day. Leave the lids off so the waste collector can
see the paint is hardened. |
| DO NOT dump the paint on the ground
or down storm drains where it will travel directly to surface and/or ground waters. |
| DO NOT pour it down the drain. While small amounts of latex paint can safely
be washed down the drain, this practice should be kept to a minimum. Limit this
to brush cleaning and clean-up. |
| DO NOT throw liquids in the trash.
It may be released from the can when trash is compacted and may seep out of a
waste collection vehicle onto your street. |
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| NON-RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING
REGULATIONS |
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Refuse collection at each non-residential property
is limited to eight (8) plastic bags per week, each bag not to exceed 33 gallon
capacity or 30 pounds in weight (bags must be strong enough to hold content without
breaking when lifted). |
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Official “Refuse Permit Stickers”
must be placed on each refuse bag. These stickers are available for sale at City
Hall and the Berea Road facility at a cost of fifty cents ($.50) per sticker. |
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Refuse bags must be placed in refuse containers as required by current
ordinance 1783.05. |
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Collection hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Clear
access to the refuse containers must be provided at the time of pick up in accordance
with the route’s collection schedule. Pick up time cannot be guaranteed.
Personnel are not permitted to enter basements, garages, porches or other buildings
to collect refuse. Businesses with blocked driveways will not be collected. |
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Refuse collection is limited to one pick up per week. In the event of a
holiday, collection day may be subject to temporary change. |
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Owners
or tenants of non-residential properties who do not use the stickers, or who have
refuse not covered by the City’s non-residential refuse collection policy
(building material or debris, extra bags and boxes) may dispose of that refuse
at the Division of Refuse and Recycling facility, 12920 Berea Road, between 7:00
AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday using their personal vehicle at no charge
(other types of vehicles are charged according to Ordinance.) Identification and
corresponding vehicle registration are required. |
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The following materials
will not be collected from and cannot be brought to the Berea Road facility by
non-residential properties: toxic or hazardous material, tires, paint or solvents,
and solid or liquid refuse that is not capable of being reduced in a compactor
truck. |
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Recycling can reduce the amount of refuse a business generates.
The City of Lakewood provides the curbside collection of blue bag recycle and
recyclable paper products to businesses at no charge. |
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