Lakewood Drop-Off Facility and Recycling Center
12920 Berea Road, Lakewood, OH 44111
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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFree (documented)Washers and dryers
AcceptedFree (documented)Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)Computers
AcceptedFree (documented)Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)Batteries
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- The accepted-items list names lithium batteries only.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Oil-based paint. Latex paint is not taken as hazardous waste; dry it and put it in the trash.
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Off-rim tire | $3.00 each |
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- Off-rim tires only, from Lakewood residents only.
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Bulk items must meet the curbside bulk rules: upholstered furniture wrapped and sealed in plastic.
Mattresses
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; mattress bags are sold at the facility for $3.
Box springs
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Must be wrapped and sealed in plastic.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Refuse and Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
- The Drop-Off Facility and Recycling Center is at 12920 Berea Road, Lakewood, OH 44111. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents bringing waste in personal cars, passenger vans, SUVs or pickup trucks may do so free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ID showing Lakewood residence or property ownership, vehicle registration and any building permits are required to enter. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted at the drop-off: appliances and metals, lithium batteries, cardboard, household electronics, computers, oil-based paint, motor oil and other recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Off-rim tires are accepted for $3.00 per tire from Lakewood residents only, in cooperation with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refuse and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
- For disposal information call the Division of Refuse and Recycling at (216) 252-4322. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refuse and Recycling Rules (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
- Air conditioners, refrigerators, washers, dryers and other metal items can be brought to the Drop-Off Facility, or residents can call (216) 252-4322 for collection instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents can also bring bulk trash items to the Drop-Off Facility if they meet the bulk trash requirements. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires, hazardous materials, motor oil and paint are not collected at the curb but can be brought to the Drop-Off Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex and water-based paints are not hazardous and are not accepted in the city's HHW collection; dry latex paint and put it in the regular garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Upholstered furniture, mattresses, box springs and carpet rolls must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; king-size mattress bags are $3 at the Drop-Off Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
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