Strongsville Recycles Almost a Third of its Trash

Strongsville recycled about 32 percent of its trash last year, the same amount as in 2009, according to a report from the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District.

Figures show the city generated 31,673 tons of waste in 2010, sending 21,692 to landfills and recycling 9,981 tons.

Countywide, the average community recycles about 28 percent of its refuse.

Strongsville residents can recycle by putting glass, aluminum and plastic in blue bags to be collected with their regular trash pickup. Newspapers are recycled if they are left in a brown paper bag with glossy inserts removed.

The city also runs year-round drop-off recycling behind the Communications Center at 13213 Pearl Rd., where residents can bring any type of recyclable, including cardboard and telephone books.

Also, computers and accessories can be dropped off at the service garage on weekdays.

According to the report, residential recycling in Cuyahoga County diverted 203,847 tons of trash from landfills in 2010.

A few communities recycled more trash than they threw out, like Beachwood, Bratenahl, Cleveland Heights, Glenwillow, Independence, Orange, Pepper Pike, Shaker Heights, Walton Hills and Woodmere.

In this area, North Royalton recycled 34 percent of its waste; Berea, 25 percent; Brook Park, 10 percent; Brecksville, 43 percent and Broadview Heights, 27 percent.