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Cuyahoga County Bulk Pickup & Hazardous Waste Rules by City

Honestly, the hardest part of getting rid of stuff in Cuyahoga County isn’t the lifting. It’s figuring out the rules. Every city runs its own bulk pickup. Every city runs its own hazardous waste collection. One city takes six items a week, the next takes three a month, and the one after that wants your […]

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Franklin County Hazardous Waste & Bulk Pickup Rules by City

Honestly, Franklin County has more disposal options than most places in Ohio. The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, known as SWACO, runs a year-round hazardous waste drop-off, a Recycling Convenience Center that takes appliances and mattresses, and the county landfill. Through November 30, 2026, SWACO is even taking mattresses for free. Curbside bulk pickup […]

How to get rid of an old mattress Akron.

How Do I Get Rid of an Old Mattress in the Akron Area?

Trying to clear out an old mattress somewhere in Summit County? Here’s why it’s such a pain, what your local options actually are, and what it costs to just have it gone. Hi — we’re Chris and Shawna, and we own Ohio Junk Force. If you’re somewhere around Akron trying to get rid of an […]

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Lorain County Hazardous Waste & Bulk Pickup Rules by City

Honestly, Lorain County residents have it easier than a lot of their neighbors when it comes to hazardous waste. In Cuyahoga County, every city runs its own collection on its own schedule. In Lorain County, there’s one place for everybody: the Lorain County Collection Center in Elyria. Bulk pickup is a different story. That’s set […]

How to get rid of an old mattress Cleveland.

How Do I Get Rid of an Old Mattress in Cleveland?

Replacing a mattress or clearing one out in the Cleveland area? Here’s the honest truth about why an old mattress is so hard to get rid of — and the fastest ways to make it gone. Hi — we’re Chris and Shawna, and we own Ohio Junk Force. The new mattress is showing up Saturday, […]

How to get rid of an old mattress Columbus.

How Do I Get Rid of an Old Mattress in Columbus?

Getting rid of an old mattress in Columbus? You’ve actually got three real options here — donate it, recycle it, or have it hauled away. Here’s how each one works, what it costs, and the honest catch with each. Hi — we’re Chris and Shawna, and we own Ohio Junk Force. If there’s an old […]