Richmond Heights Service Department

08/18/2026

🚨 WATERMAIN BREAK NOTICE 🚨

A watermain break has occurred on Highland Road at the Rushmore Drive intersection.

Please use extreme caution driving in this area or use an alternate route as there are lane closures.

Cleveland Water has been notified and will make repairs as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we resolve the issue. Updates will be posted as they become available.

08/12/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: UPCOMING VALVE WORK 🚧

Cleveland Water has notified us that Terrace Construction will be performing infrastructure work at the intersection of Highland Road and Richmond Road.

Please see the schedule below and use caution if you must travel through this area:

🗓️ Saturday, August 15th
🛠️ Two valve replacements will be performed directly at the intersection of Highland and Richmond Rd.
🛠️ Workers will also attempt to repair or replace the valve on Richmond Rd. right across from the post office.

🗓️ Monday Morning, August 17th (Backup Date)
⚠️ If the post office valve work cannot be completed on Saturday due to time constraints, crews will finish it on Monday morning.

Please slow down, stay alert, and expect minor delays when driving through this intersection over the weekend. Thank you for your patience!

08/10/2026

🌳 STORM CLEANUP – BRANCH CHIPPING

Due to today’s storm, our chipper truck will be out Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to chip branches and storm debris.

Place branches facing in the same direction near the curb.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to clean up following the storm! 🌧️🌳

08/07/2026

🚨 **We're Hiring: Equipment Operator & Laborer!** 🚩

🌅 **Are you an early riser looking for meaningful work?** Join the City of Richmond Heights Service Department and help maintain our streets, parks, infrastructure, and public spaces as we work toward **"A Brighter Tomorrow."**

🚜 Competitive Pay
✅ Excellent Benefits
🌳 Meaningful Outdoor Work

**Apply today!**

Reports to: Director of Public Service and Properties Department: Department of Public Service and...

08/07/2026

🌳 Attention Richmond Heights Residents! 🍃

The Service Department is currently accepting tree requests for our upcoming planting season! If you'd like a tree planted in the tree lawn, make sure to submit your request before the deadline.

📅 Deadline to Request: Friday, August 21, 2026

Call the Service Department at (216) 731-7014 🏡✨

07/31/2026

♻️ Don’t let your old tech gather dust! Join us every Saturday in August for Computer Recycling Month.

Drop off your old computers, monitors, and electronics between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at 26260 Chardonview Road.

📅 Event Details
• What: Computer & Electronics Recycling Drop-off
• When: Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Where: 26260 Chardonview Road, Richmond Heights, OH
• Cost: Free

💻 What You Can Bring
• Desktop computers and laptops
• Monitors and screens
• Keyboards, mice, and cables
• Printers

🔒 Quick Tip Before You Arrive

**Please make sure to wipe all personal data from the hard drives of the devices before dropping them off to protect your private information.

07/31/2026

August Wood Chipping Reminder:
City crews will perform curbside branch chipping on Monday, August 3 and Monday, August 17.

To ensure your branches are picked up, please follow these guidelines:

⏰ Deadline: Have branches at the curb by 7AM Monday morning.
📏 Size: Branch diameters between 3.5" and 6".
🪵 Stacking: Face all branches in the same direction near the curb.
⛔ Notice: Crews will only pass through each street once.

Questions? Call the Service Department at (216) 731-7014.

07/29/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC & WATER WORK UPDATE 🚧

Cleveland Water has contracted Terrace Construction to perform water valve repairs and replacements in our area.

📍 Locations:

• Highland Rd & Richmond Rd (Two valve repairs/replacements)
• 454 Richmond Rd (One valve repair/replacement)

⏱️ Duration:

• The work is expected to take approximately two days to complete.

Please use caution when driving through these areas and expect minor delays. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

07/27/2026

**WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE**

The large water main break on Highland Road, between Donna Drive and Highland Ridge Road has been repaired.

Please continue to use caution around the area for road patchwork and cleanup.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while Cleveland Water worked on resolving the issue.

07/24/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Saturday, July 25 is the last Saturday for drop off of household hazardous waste until January 2027.

Hours: 9am-11am
Location: 26260 Chardonview Road

No Acrylic or Latex Paint