About 78,000 Cleveland, OH Households Now Enrolled in City’s Recycling Program

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Cleveland’s Division of Waste Collection and Disposal Commissioner Terrell Pruitt says 78,000 Cleveland households are now enrolled in the city’s opt-in recycling program. Pruitt referred to the program as “a reflection of our residents,” adding Clevelanders “embraced” the new recycling initiative when it was re-started in 2022.

Pruitt shared the information at the first of many hearings or “operational reviews” where city departments share updates with City Council and answer questions in the lead-up to 2025 budget hearings.  Ward 2 Council Member Kevin Bishop brought up past concerns with the Waste Collection department not having enough bins for residents.

Pruitt said Waste Collection has enough black bins, which are used for trash, but is out of the blue bins needed for recycling. He said he has asked City Council, through upcoming legislation, for authority to purchase additional recycling bins.

Courtesy: www.wasteadvantage.com