Bulk Trash Collection Halted Indefinitely In Cleveland Heights

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — While many aspects of day to day life in Ohio have reverted to pre-coronavirus restrictions, bulk trash collection will not resume soon in Cleveland Heights.

The city halted bulky trash collection in late March, when the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest in Ohio. Officials initially said collection would resume when the pandemic passed.

Cleveland Heights municipal departments are still working with reduced staffs, in part due to the virus and in part due to the economic contraction caused by the virus' spread. With a smaller staff, bulk trash collection is hamstrung in Cleveland Heights.

Residents are being asked to take their large items directly to the Cleveland Heights Service Department garage, 14200 Superior Road.

A municipal official told Patch discussions on resuming bulky trash collection have not yet taken place due to the reduced staffing levels at city hall.