Recycling

Will be collected curbside on your scheduled collection day.  Recycling carts must be out no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before and no later than 7:00 AM on collection day.
Items need to be loose - DO NOT bag recyclables. 

Simple Recycling (orange bags) is no longer picked up curbside.  Please contact Simple Recycling at simplerecycling.com to schedule pick up.
 

Following are acceptable items for recycling that will be picked up on your scheduled day: 

    Cardboard- all packing materials removed and boxes completely flattened.
     Food grade aluminum and steel cans- emptied and rinsed     
     Glass bottles- emptied and rinsed.
     Paper, Boxes, clean paper brown grocery bags, and flattened cardboard.
     Plastic bottles and jugs emptied, rinsed, and caps on.

Items that can’t be recycled

     Broken ceramic
     Clothing - Please contact Simple Recycling at (866) 835 - 5068
     Cups, lids, and utensils
     Drinking Glasses
     Hoses and ropes
     Light strings
     Plastic produce containers
     Plastic toys
     Scrap Metal
     Styrofoam and take out containers
     Tires

Shredded paper can be disposed of at the following locations: 
     River Valley Paper Bins

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is no longer picked up curbside

  Solon residents may bring these items
    to the Service Department               
      Monday through Friday
       8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
      12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

   HHW items that should be dropped off:  
     Computers and printers
     Fluorescent bulbs      
     Oil based and acrylic paints - "No latex paint accepted"
     Old fuel and chemicals
     Old motor or food oil