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Refuse and Recycle
Yard Waste Collection Set out at the curb by 7:30 a.m. rain, or shine! Routes can change at
any time and so can your pickup time. Trees - Large trees taken down do not constitute yard waste whereas ongoing yard maintenance of lawns, shrubs, bushes and tree prunings is yard waste. Large trees having a trunk diameter exceeding 6" will not be taken. When engaging the services of a tree removal service or landscaper, the company should dispose of the trees or the homeowner is responsible. Trees or limbs 3" in diameter or less must be cut in lengths of 6' maximum and bundled without roots. Tie bundles securely at each end with twine only. Limbs or tree parts 4" to 6" diameter may be placed out singularly and not bundled, but stacked neatly. Yard waste - Yard waste is grass cuttings, bushes, shrub and tree branch prunings, left over leaves or weeds from the previous fall, or an occasional small tree that is cut up and tied in 6' bundles not to exceed 50 pounds each. Grass cuttings, leaves, weeds and twigs must be placed in biodegradable yard waste, 30-gal paper bags only. No other material or container will be accepted. Grass/leaf bags will be collected for recycling on your regular rubbish day. Grass Clippings - Don't Bag Them! Grass clippings
make great mulch for your garden or lawn. Not bagging your grass clippings
will benefit your lawn and is an excellent way to reduce the waste stream.
Leaving clippings on the lawn works best when the grass is cut into small
pieces. Grass should be cut
when it is 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long and the clippings should be less
than 1 inch long for faster decomposition.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/LOCATIONS FOR COMPUTER DONATIONS National Cristina Foundation http://www.cristina.org
(203) 863-9100 Another Byte http://www.recycles.org/forms/ddb-add.htm Nonprofit Recycling & Reuse Network: A Resource Center for Nonprofit Organizations Worldwide MANUFACTURER-SPONSORED COMPUTER RECYCLING PROGRAMS Dell Recycling http://dellexchange.com
1-800-WWW-DELL Provides an online pre-paid collection for most computers and
peripherals for $15 per each 50-pound box. Also offers option receive tax
deduction and Dell rebate to computers donated to local nonprofits connected to
the National Cristina Foundation (listed above). Hewlett-Packard Computer Recycling https://warp1.external.hp.com/recycle 208-472-3494 dial option 2; option 4. Provides pre-paid mailing labels to ship and recycle most brands of PC computers and peripherals. Sample prices are $29/monitor; $21/CPU; $21/scanner, etc. IBM PC Recycling Network
Recycle and Yard Waste Collection Schedule
Slow Down To Get Around Safety Campaign Each year, 80,000 pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle crashes. 4700-6000 will die in a motor vehicle crashes. The majority of pedestrian crashes occur at locations other than intersections. Where vehicle speeds are higher and drivers don’t expect to stop. Pedestrians appear and the driver does not have time to react. Traditional approaches have emphasized the need to modify pedestrian behavior but recent studies reveal that nearly 40% of the collisions involve driver negligence. Please slow down and use caution when ever passing public service vehicles on the road.
General Rubbish Rules All refuse should be at the curb by 7:30a.m. but not prior to 6 p.m. the day before collection. The hour of collection may vary. If your regular rubbish pick-up falls on a holiday, it will be picked up on the following work day along with your recycling. Containment -- All refuse capable of being contained in cans or bags must be contained in such manner. Material such as furniture not capable of being contained may be left as is. Refuse will not be removed when left in boxes, paper bags or loose piles. Blue plastic bags are not permitted for refuse.
Acceptable Bags - Plastic 30-gallon capacity or less. (No blue bags). Bags must be tied and should not tear because of being overstuffed. Cardboard Boxes - Must be collapsed by loosening staples and taped seams. Tie flattened sections into stacked bundles with rope. Save corrugated cardboard for recycling. Cardboard boxes are not refuse containers and may not be taken when filled with refuse. Old Rubbish Containers - When you dispose of an
unacceptable or worn out refuse container, you must attach a signed note
instructing the collection crew to discard the container.
Carpeting and Padding - Must be no longer than 4'-5' in length, rolled and tied for easy handling by one person. Duct tape may also be used. Maximum 50 lbs per bundle. Miscellaneous - Pipes, boards, gutters, siding, etc. must be reduced to five foot lengths or less, bundled and tied at both ends securely with rope or twine weighing no more than 50 lbs. Lumber must be free of drywall or paneling and protruding nails. Small quantities of roofing materials must be contained in cans only, weighing less than 50 lbs. Large quantities from whole roof replacements require commercial removal. Remodeling debris is the homeowner's responsibility to dispose of. Significant amounts of such material will not be collected on daily refuse collections. Restricted Materials Include - Tires, railroad and landscape ties, logs over 6" diameter, rocks and concrete. Call the Service Department for information on how to dispose of this material. Trees - Large trees taken down do not constitute
yardwaste whereas ongoing yard maintenance of lawns, shrubs, bushes and tree
prunings is yardwaste. Large trees having a trunk diameter exceeding 6" will not
be taken. Yardwaste - Yardwaste is grass cuttings, bushes, shrub and tree branch prunings, left over leaves or weeds from the previous fall, or an occasional small tree that is cut up and tied in 6' bundles not to exceed 50 pounds each. Grass cuttings, leaves, weeds and twigs must be placed in biodegradable yardwaste, 30-gal paper bags only. No other material or container will be accepted. Grass/leaf bags will be collected for recycling on your regular rubbish day from March 21 to October 27. Grass Clippings - Don't Bag Them! Grass clippings make
great mulch for your garden or lawn. Not bagging your grass clippings will
benefit your lawn and is an excellent way to reduce the waste stream. Leaving
clippings on the lawn works best when the grass is cut into small pieces. Grass
should be cut when it is 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long and the clippings should be
less than 1 inch long for faster decomposition.
Recycling is collected on the same day as your rubbish but only twice a month: First and Third Mondays and Wednesdays or Second and Fourth Tuesdays and Thursdays. If your recycling day falls on a holiday, recycling will be held on the following work day along with your regular rubbish pick-up. Blue plastic bags only must be used to contain p1astic bottles, glass bottles and cans which can be combined into one common blue bag. Blue plastic bags are reserved exclusively for recycling and may not be removed when used for rubbish. Please place blue bags, cardboard and newspaper at least six feet away from rubbish on scheduled recycling collection days. Plastic - Acceptable plastic includes plastic bottles only in 12-ounce size and larger. No cups, trays, webbing, flower pots or Styrofoam. Glass - Acceptable glass includes bottles and jars only. Cans - Acceptable cans include food and beverage cans only. Newspaper - Tie into bundles or place in brown paper grocery bags. Please check for tissue, food boxes, magazines or other contaminants and discard them. Corrugated Cardboard – Break down boxes by cutting taped seams allowing the boxes to collapse. Stack flattened boxes and tie securely. The only exception is large appliance boxes which may be laid flat without tying, however they must be broken down and flattened. Automotive - Oil, solvents, anti freeze and batteries must be in plain view. Label and securely seal liquids in plastic bottles with threaded lids. Plastic bottles having "pop-off" or "snap" type lids are unacceptable. Keep liquids separate. Automotive fluids and paint products must be put out only for recycling. They will not be taken in your rubbish. Magazines - Tie into a bundle separate from newspaper. Magazines that come with your daily or Sunday newspaper can be recycled along with the newspaper. Subscription or monthly magazines must be put out separately preferably cross tied into a bundle with strong string.) Junk mail can be bundled with magazines. Propane Tanks - (Full or empty) - Leave with recycling separate from rubbish. Tnaks will not be taken with rubbish.
Please call 526-1384 or 526-2643 to have your address placed on a list for special collection of large metal items. These collections will take place each Friday except when Friday is a holiday. The items to be collected on Fridays include refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, ranges, washers, dryers, water tanks, metal bath tubs, riding mowers, garage door openers, metal cabinets, steel drums, and certain other large amounts of metal or large metal items. Metal Swing sets, bicycles, and wire fencing are also included for a Friday pickup. Call if you have a questionable item prior to placing it at the curb to avoid having it left at the curb following your regular refuse collection. The City of Brecksville can not nor will not
accept Central Air Conditioning units discarded with your rubbish nor dropped
off at our Service Department Recycling area which have not been removed and
tagged by an E.P.A. licensed person. Back to Top of Page Sealed cans may be brought to the Service Department on Saturday mornings and residents are welcome to take paint held at the Service Yard for their own use at no charge. This is a first come first served basis only. Ask the attendant.
You can help prevent injury, illness, and pollution by following some simple steps when you dispose of sharp objects and contaminated materials you use in administering health care in your home. You should place NEEDLES, SYRINGES, LANCETS, AND OTHER SHARP OBJECTS in a hard plastic (such as a laundry detergent jug) or metal container with a screw-on cap or tightly secured lid. Before discarding a container, be sure to reinforce the lid with heavy-duty tape. Do not put sharp objects in any container you plan to recycle, and do not use glass or clear plastic containers. Containers with sharps are not recyclable You may want to label the container, "NOT FOR RECYCLING." These steps go a long way toward protecting workers and others from possible injury. On the Internet, medical waste information can be found at the following site: EPA Medical Waste Program
The Brecksville Recycling Program allows participants to recycle
mercury and mercury-containing devices for free. The program encourages proper
mercury disposal and thus reduces the amount of mercury going to landfills,
sewers or directly to the environment. If you have questions concerning mercury
disposal please contact Dennis Weber at the Service Department, 526-2643. Learn more about Cuyahoga County Mercury Thermometer Exchange Events at the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District web site.
Residents can drop off old computers and related equipment and cell phones to the Brecksville Service Department on Saturdays Only from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. This collection is in conjunction with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District Computer Roundup Program. Televisions are not accepted during Recycle Your Computer Month. While there is no ban in Ohio on placing televisions and electronics in the regular trash, there are retailers and local companies that offer recycling services for these items. There may be a fee. 
Home Depot kicks off nationwide CFL recycling program
June 24, 2008 -- Recycling compact fluorescent light bulbs just got easier. Home Depot announced it will offer free CFL recycling at each of its 1,973 locations. Customers can drop off expired, unbroken bulbs at the returns counter of any Home Depot store. The home improvement retailer is beginning the program in response to customers´ concerns about improper disposal of the bulbs, which contain small amounts of mercury. The national recycling program is the most widespread of its kind and offers an alternative to some existing options -- community hazardous waste programs and select retail stores, according to the retailer. "With more than 75 percent of households located within 10 miles of a Home Depot store, this program is the first national solution to providing Americans with a convenient way to recycle CFLs," said Ron Jarvis, Home Depot´s senior vice president for environmental innovation. For more information about Home Depot's CFL recycling program, go to http://www.cuyahogaswd.org/residents/bulbs.htm
Recycle Drop Off - Saturdays Only, Between 9 a.m. And
12 noon Effective Saturday, June 4, 2005 Hours of operation on Saturday are from 9 am until noon. Only Separated Recyclable
Materials The Service Department will collect the following for recycling:
For questions about something not listed - please call ahead: 526-2643. Thank you. Location for Saturday rubbish drop off is at the Service
Department 9023 Brecksville Road.
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Acceptable Rubbish Containers - 35-gallon capacity or
less, with rigid lift type handles. Cans must be in good condition and not
exceed 50-lbs. weight when filled. Large refuse carts over 35-gallon MAY
NOT be emptied. Carts over 45-gallon WILL NOT be emptied.
Thank you for your
cooperation!
Latex Paint - Most latex paints are not hazardous as
they are comprised mostly of water. To dispose of latex paint, solidify and
place in your curbside trash. Click for more
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