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Service Department

Lyndhurst Service Department
5301 Mayfield Rd.
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
(440) 473-5100

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed Weekends

Service Director: Frederick E. Glady III
gladyr@lyndhurst-oh.com

Reminders From The Service Department
PRINT	RELEASED: 4/25/2008	BACK TO TOP
Reminders From The Service Department Rubbish Containers City ordinance 951.02 limits container size to 40 gallons and a maximum weight of 40 pounds. Large containers designed for automated collection will not be accepted. Please keep your recyclables at least three feet away from your rubbish and remove your containers the same day after your rubbish has been collected. Leaves During the Fall Season; please remember not to put sticks and branches in your leaves for curbside pickup. Sticks and branches can jam the tube on our leaf vacuum machines and slow us down. Leaves should be placed on the grass, at the curb for pickup. Please DO NOT place leaves in the street, as this is a hazard to traffic and tends to block catch basins preventing drainage after rain. Snow The winter season is rapidly approaching. Please remember when there are two inches or more of snowfall a parking ban is in effect. When a parking ban is in effect it is illegal to park on city streets. In order to provide the best possible service regarding snow removal please remember it is illegal to shovel, plow or blow snow into the street or pile snow on the public sidewalk in front of your home. Keeping these areas open will allow our crews to operate more efficiently. If you hire a contractor to plow your driveway this winter, make sure they are registered with our Police Department, and aware of our ordinances pertaining to snow removal. *Please have your rubbish to the curb by 7:00 AM.

WEEKEND RUBBISH

Rubbish and yard debris may be dropped off at the Lyndhurst Service Garage, located at 5301 Mayfield Road, Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Oil based paint and pesticides may also be dropped off during these hours. This service is for Lyndhurst residents only and proof of residency is required.

HOLIDAY COLLECTION

On the following observed Holidays, there will be NO Rubbish/Recycling pickup. If your day of collection falls on any of these Holidays, your day of collection will be the following day. No other day of collection will be affected by these holidays.

2009

Memorial Day - Pick up: Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

July 4th - Friday's (July 3rd) Pick up: Monday, July 6th, 2009

Labor Day - Pick up: Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Thanksgiving - Pick up: Friday, November 27th, 2009

Christmas - Pickup, Monday, December 28th, 2009

Please have your rubbish on the curb by 7:00 AM.

RUBBISH REGULATIONS

Agencies assisting the needy often will appreciate having old furniture, magazines, clothing or other usable discarded materials. We suggest you contact one of these agencies when you have such items.

All waste material will be collected on your regular collection day. However, it will NOT be removed from the premises unless it is separated and prepared in accordance with the following listed rules:

YOUR RUBBISH should not be placed on the tree lawn before 5:00 PM prior to the day of collection, but not later than 7:00 AM on the collection day.

PLACE ALL CONTAINERS OR BAGS at the same location (tree lawn) so none will be missed by the collectors. Do not place anything you wish to keep, with or near the trash containers. It may be mistaken for rubbish and taken away. Materials left in garages, in front of garages or on porches will not be picked up.

EMPTY CONTAINERS must be removed from the tree lawn the same day that collection is made. The responsibility for these containers is beyond the control of the city.

CONTAINERS may be of galvanized or plastic, (paper bags or cardboard boxes not acceptable), not to exceed 40 gallons capacity or weigh more than 40 pounds when filled. Containers must be equipped with two lifting handles or a bail handle and be maintained in a sanitary condition. Do not fill containers above the brim to avoid spillage in handling. We encourage you to use plastic trash bags whenever possible.

LEAVES may be placed in metal or plastic containers, except in the Fall of the year, when the should be deposited in piles on the tree lawn. Do not place or burn leaves in the street.

LARGE BOXES must be collapsed and tied in bundles weighing not more than 40 pounds and put out with your recycling.

LUMBER, SMALL TREE AND HEDGE TRIMMINGS must be cut and bundled so that bundles are not longer that four feet or greater that 18 inches in diameter and not to exceed 40 pounds. Large cut branches to be stacked neatly for grinding. (Maximum 6.00 inch diameter).

LARGE ITEMS, i.e. refrigerators, washers, furniture, etc. must be dismantled as much as possible. Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed prior to placement on the tree lawn for collection.

HEAVY RAINS, ICY STREETS, SNOW STORMS OR OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS sometimes delay schedules for a day.

THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED: Earth, rocks, broken concrete, building materials or tree debris left by private contractors.

PAINT AND PESTICIDES - Latex paint must be solidified by letting the paint dry out completely. Once this is done, it should be put out for refuse collection with the lid off, separate from your other refuse. A quicker way of doing this is to keep the lid off the can and mixing in some form of absorbent such as kitty litter. Oil base paint must be recycled and be taken to the City garage during normal weekend rubbish drop-off hours. Pesticides can also be dropped off during normal weekend drop-off hours.

The purpose of these regulations is to provide efficient service for our citizens at the lowest cost. Practical reasons exist for the limitations listed. For example, weight and size limits are imposed as a safety measure for our employees and also because of the size of the openings in our collection trucks.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM

The City of Lyndhurst Rolls Out New Recycling Program

The City of Lyndhurst will roll out a new recycling program very soon. Each resident will be provided with a wheeled cart container that will hold all of their recyclables which will include paper, plastics, glass, steel and aluminum cans.

This container can be easily wheeled to the curb. An automated collection truck will provide a weekly pick up and the recyclables will be taken to Waste Management's recycling facility in Oakwood Village.

We are encouraging our residents to recycle more. If we recycle more, less money will be spent burying trash at the landfill. This is better for our environment and helps us save precious tax dollars.

The move to automated single stream recycling will make it easier for our residents while at the same time lowering our operational costs significantly. Our projected savings should be over $100,000 per year once the program is up and running.

We are working very hard to lower costs and still provide excellent services. Please do your part and follow the guidelines for the new program.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM:

Q: When will I receive my cart?
A: The carts will be delivered between September 29th and October 10th. The new program will begin the week of October 13th.

Q: Where will it be delivered?
A: Every house will receive a new cart in front of their home on the treelawn.

Q: How many carts will I receive and how do I know it is mine?
A: Each household will receive one cart. The blue cart will have a serial number on it; the Service Department will have a database of all cart serial numbers. Please copy your cart's serial number and keep it with your records. The cart is owned by the City and stays "with the house". You are not to take it with you if you move, use it for other purposes, etc.

Q: Can I use the recycle cart for trash?
A: ABSOLUTELY NOT! If you do, it will not be picked up and you will have to empty it on your own.

Q: Why is it so important for everyone to use their new recycling cart?
A: The new blue cart will be the standard for all recycling. Green bins will no longer be collected.

Q: What should I do with my old green recycling bin?
A: Your old bin can be used to transfer recycling from your house to the new recycling cart. You can also use the green bin as a handy storage container in your house or garage. If you no longer want the green bin place it out on the treelawn empty next to the blue cart and we will collect it.

Q: Do I have to take the cart out every week?
A: No, you do not have to take the cart out every week. If it is only partially filled one week, you might want to keep it in your garage until it is full. You can also hold off after a heavy snowfall. However, we will pick it up every week even if it is only partially full. It's up to you.

Q: Is there a proper way to put the cart at the curb?
A: Yes, there are arrows on the cart that show you which direction it should face in order for the "arm" of the truck to pick it up. As always, you want to keep the cart at least five feet away from your trash so they are not mixed and the "arm" has room to grab the container. Please keep the cart away from hydrants, poles, trees or anything that could hinder the "arm" from grabbing the cart.

Q: When do I take the cart out?
A: Take your cart out on your normal trash day. Keep in mind, all residents are supposed to place the trash and recycling out after 5:00 p.m. the night before trash day - there is an ordinance prohibiting you from putting it out earlier. Also, please bring the carts, as well as your garbage cans, back in as soon as possible.

Q: Who is responsible for maintenance if your cart needs repair?
A: The new Toter carts have a ten year warranty from the manufacturer. The City of Lyndhurst Service Department will repair your cart or exchange it for a new cart, depending on circumstances and what repairs are warranted.

Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Call Lyndhurst Service Department at (440) 473-5100

PUT ALL OF YOUR RECYCLING IN THE BLUE CART:

All of your recyclables should be placed in your new blue cart. This is known as single stream recycling.

Your cart should be wheeled close to the curb with the metal bar facing the street and no obstructions within five feet of the cart, not close to a telephone pole, fire hydrant, or rubbish.

If obstructions are close to the cart, the truck will not be able to lift the container to empty it.

SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING TIPS:

Flatten your cardboard boxes and place them inside your recycling cart. Boxes that do not fit inside your cart should be flattened and cut down to a 3' x 3' size, tied in bundles and placed next to your cart.

Place shredded paper in a brown paper bag before putting it in your cart.

Do not put plastic bags in your recycling cart.

Flattening boxes, cans and plastic bottles will save space in your cart for other recyclables.

Do not put trash, pet waste or yard waste in your blue recycling cart. Carts containing trash or yard waste will not be collected.

NOW YOU CAN RECYCLE MORE:

The Lyndhurst Recycling Program is being expanded to include more paper and plastic. The additional recycling will help to save resources, tax dollars and landfill space.

Along with the usual glass containers, aluminum cans and steel cans our program will offer:

EXPANDED PAPER RECYCLING:

In addition to newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and corrugated cardboard, you can new blue recycling cart to recycle these new paper products:

Junk Mail
Paper Grocery Bags
Envelopes
Office and Computer Paper
Cereal and Cracker Boxes
Soda Cases, Etc.
Paper Egg Cartons
Magazines (Including Glossy Print)

THERE ARE CERTAIN PAPERS THAT WE CANNOT RECYCLE, THEY ARE:

Pizza Boxes
Wax Coated Boxes (i.e. Milk Cartons, Juice Boxes, Etc.)
Detergent Boxes

RECYCLE MORE PLASTICS:

The recycling program will begin accepting the following plastic products:

All plastic bottles Numbers 1 through 7 (except Motor Oil bottles)

PLASTICS WE DO NOT RECYCLE:

There are still a lot of plastics we do not recycle because there are no markets for the material and the recycling center will not accept them. Please make sure you recycle only those items we can recycle.

Do not recycle the following plastic regardless of the number on the bottom:

Deli Containers
Frozen Food Containers
Microwave Dinner Plates
Plastic Bags
Plastic Film or Wrap
Styrofoam
Plastic Buckets or Pails

COMMON RECYCLING ERRORS:

The Recycling Department recently sorted through recyclables we collected looking for some of the common mistakes Lyndhurst recyclers make. Here are the most common items that residents put in their recycling carts that should have been put in the trash.

Most Common Violations:

Using recycling container for trash.
Putting recycling in old buckets, bins or trash cans that we assume is trash.
Not putting or placing recycling in a separate area - please place at least five feet from other containers.
Not cleaned or rinsed out - No dirt or soil in yard planters or pots, no food residue, no cat litter, etc.
No window glass, ceramic dishes or cups.
No small appliances - coffee makers, toasters, etc.
No plastic buckets, bins, pails, trash cans, broken laundry baskets, trash can lids, milk crates, pop cases, etc.
No phone books or styrofoam (whole pieces or peanuts).
Don't hide unacceptable items in recycling or trash: Paint, styrofoam peanuts, etc.

COMPUTER RECYCLING

The Lyndhurst Service Department recycles computers and monitors. Residents can place computers curbside next to their recycling bin for the scheduled weekly collection. Residents can also drop off computers and monitors at the Service Garage located at 5301 Mayfield Road. The hours for drop-off are 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

The computers that are collected are taken to RET3 Corp. in Cleveland. This is a non-profit organization that refurbishes computers for the underprivileged and recycles other components.

TIRES

The City of Lyndhurst will be accepting discarded tires during the month of September only.

The tires must be off the rims and dropped off during our weekend rubbish drop-off hours (indicated above).

Residents may also elect to take unwanted tires to a tire dealership for disposal.

SEWER PROBLEMS

Sewer maintenance consists of cleaning both the sanitary and storm sewer pipes (laterals), from your outside sewer cleanout (test tees). Both the sanitary and storm tees are usually located near the sidewalk under the grass area of your front yard.

The sanitary sewer services all drains inside your house and the storm sewer services the exterior of the home-ex: downspouts, driveway and garage drains, and the drain tile around the foundation of your home.

If you detect unusual odors from any drains, water seepage through your basement walls, water or sewage backup in your basement drains, call us at 440-473-5100 to schedule an appointment.

CUYAHOGA SWCD INFO

Each year hundreds of residents contact the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District regarding a host of environmental issues. If you are one of these residents, you may find the brochure below a good resource tool.

The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District staff developed this brochure to provide a quick response to county residents. All of the agencies were contacted to determine if they were the appropriate agency.

This tool can be obtained by clicking on the link below, which will open the document in PDF format, or you can obtain the document through the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District Website at: www.cuyahogaswcd.org.

Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District
Environmental and Emergency Contacts for Cuyahoga County.