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(216) 961-5050Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat Closed · Sun 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Services: Buying and selling of scrap metal · Processing, packaging, and selling all grades of metal · Consumer (walk-in) scrap drop-off for cash · Industrial metal service · Roll-off, lugger, and container service
Accepts: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Aluminum bronze, Bronze, Ferrous scrap, Iron / scrap iron, Cast iron
What materials does Aaromet Metal Recycling buy?
Aaromet buys a broad list of metals including copper, brass, aluminum, ferrous scrap and iron, cast iron, stainless, lead, lead-acid batteries, catalytic converters, junk cars, and specialty alloys like inconel, hastelloy, monel, and titanium.
What are the hours of operation?
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
(216) 341-8777Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
Services: Cardboard recycling · Paper recycling · Plastic recycling · Metal recycling · Secure on-site and off-site document shredding
Accepts: Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Metals
Does the Cleveland location offer on-site shredding?
Yes. Gateway Confidential provides both secure on-site and secure off-site shredding at the Cleveland facility, including routine service and clean-out options.
216-281-1400Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Services: Recycled OEM auto parts · Online parts search · Nationwide shipping via UPS and freight carriers · Parts locator service · Cash for used vehicles
Accepts: Used vehicles, Salvage vehicles
How many parts does Ridge Road keep in stock?
Ridge Road Auto Parts consistently maintains more than 20,000 available recycled OEM parts.
Do you buy cars that do not run?
Yes. Ridge Road pays top dollar for used vehicles regardless of age or condition.
(216) 325-1500Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
Services: Scheduled commercial pickup · Paper and document recycling · Recycling consulting and waste audits · Material brokerage · Custom recycling program design
Accepts: Office paper, Corrugated cardboard (OCC), Plastic, Metal
Does the Cleveland Royal Oak Recycling location offer pickup services for businesses?
Yes. Royal Oak Recycling provides scheduled commercial pickup services for high-volume clients at its Cleveland location on Industrial Lane. Contact (216) 325-1500 to request service.
(216) 341-3400Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
Services: Scrap-metal purchasing · Ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling · Commercial and job-site scrap recycling
Accepts: Copper wire, Brass fittings, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Structural iron, Manufacturing scrap, Other ferrous and non-ferrous metals
What metals does SA Recycling buy at its Cleveland yard?
The Cleveland yard page lists ferrous and non-ferrous metal, including copper wire, brass fittings, aluminum, stainless steel, structural iron and manufacturing scrap.
(216) 961-3166Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Services: Scrap metal buying · Commercial pickup available · Digital kiosk transactions · Seven-day walk-in service · Contractor and tradesmen accounts
The yard is at 6400 Stock Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102.
Is Westside Metals open on weekends?
Yes. They are open seven days a week including Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Materials Accepted in Cleveland
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Cleveland include scrap metal, Cleveland, Aluminum, copper, Cardboard. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Cleveland stopped curbside recycling around 2020 after reporting revealed the city had been sending residential recyclables to a landfill, largely because too much of what went in the blue carts was contaminated trash. The city relaunched curbside recycling in 2022 with a new hauler and an expanded materials list, and it now runs as an opt-in program: households must sign up to get a blue recycling cart and collection. By 2024, nearly 80,000 Cleveland households had enrolled. The city's Division of Waste Collection and Disposal handles trash, recycling, and bulk pickup, while the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District manages household hazardous waste, electronics, and special drop-off events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cleveland still have curbside recycling?
Yes, but it is opt-in. Cleveland suspended curbside recycling around 2020 and relaunched it in 2022 with a new vendor. Residents in single-family homes and buildings of up to four units serviced by the city must enroll to receive a blue recycling cart and weekly collection. You can sign up through the city's online recycling enrollment form or by calling 311 (216-664-2000).
What can I put in my Cleveland recycling cart?
The relaunched program accepts paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastic bottles. Place everything loose and unbagged, and empty and rinse containers first. It does NOT accept plastic bags, scrap metal, pots and pans, buckets, car parts, garden hoses, food scraps, yard waste, polystyrene foam, light bulbs, drinking glasses, ceramics, or bulky items.
Where can I drop off recycling in Cleveland if I don't have curbside service?
The city lists two residential recycling drop-off sites, both open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm: an East Side location at 5600 Carnegie Avenue and a West Side location at 3727 Ridge Road.
How do I get rid of household hazardous waste and electronics in Cuyahoga County?
Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, flammable or caustic products) is handled free for county households through the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District, which partners with local city service departments for collection. Computers and electronics cannot go in your curbside cart; recycle them through your city service department, an e-waste company, or a retailer. Use the district's cuyahogarecycles.org site to find local options.
Do you get money back for cans and bottles in Ohio?
No. Ohio does not have a bottle-deposit (bottle bill) law, so there is no refund for returning cans or bottles. Only about 10 US states have container deposit laws, and Ohio is not one of them. For payout, scrap metal like aluminum cans and appliances can be sold to local scrap yards, but scrap metal does not belong in the curbside recycling cart.
Recycling tips for Cleveland
•Recycling is opt-in in Cleveland. If you never signed up, you likely won't get a blue cart, so enroll through the city form or call 311 (216-664-2000).
•Keep it to the five accepted streams: paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastic bottles. When in doubt, throw it out, since one dirty or half-full container can contaminate a whole truckload.
•No curbside service? Drop recyclables at 5600 Carnegie Avenue (East Side) or 3727 Ridge Road (West Side), open weekdays 9 am to 3 pm.
•During bulk week you can set out up to three bulk items, plus each week up to 20 bundles of brush, 20 bags of yard waste, and four tires without rims. Never lean bulk or yard waste against your carts.
•For paint, chemicals, and electronics, use the county program at cuyahogarecycles.org, and watch for the district's Special Saturdays drop-off events and Fix-It CLE repair workshops instead of trashing broken items.
Recycling centers near Cleveland
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