Trash Cans Coming To Cleveland Heights: More Details Released

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — The switch to automatic trash collection from cans will soon be implemented in Cleveland Heights.

Currently, Cleveland Heights residents must put bagged trash and recycling on the curb during their assigned collection day. Residents have long complained this process has led to loose trash drifting through the city and increased wild animal problems.

The city plans to install an automated trash can collection system in December, a city official said, but before residents can stop leaving bags of trash on their curb, they'll need to collect city-issued trash and recycling carts.

Each household will receive a 96-gallon refuse cart and a 64-gallon recycling cart. Larger households and pre-purchase an additional 96-gallon refuse cart.

Seniors can opt for smaller options, including a 64-gallon trash cart or a 32-gallon trash cart or 32-gallon recycling cart.

To purchase an additional 96-gallon cart or seniors requesting a smaller cart, visit the Cleveland Heights website by July 27.

Trash cans will likely be distributed in October, a city spokesperson told Patch.

Residents sanitation fees will increase from $11.50 per month to $16.17 per month during the first year of automated collection. Residents who qualify for the homestead exemption will see an increase to $7.67 in 2021.