Home Weatherization

Home Weatherization is the process of protecting one’s home against the elements, decreasing energy consumption, and improving energy efficiency.

As part of the Resilient Cleveland initiative, DSCDO is proud to recommend the CHN Housing Partners (CHN) Home Weatherization Program to neighborhood residents. Homeowners and renters may be eligible to receive the following free services:

• Home insulation
• Energy-efficient appliances
• Light bulbs
• New furnace
• New hot water tank

Homeowners and renters alike can expect to save up to 30% on their monthly utility bills.

If your household income exceeds the CHN guidelines, some utility providers offer energy audit and rebate programs, such as Dominion Energy Ohio’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

Composting with Rust Belt Riders

Rust Belt Riders, a local composting organization, is offering compost pick-up services to Detroit Shoreway residents to help divert food and biodegradable waste from landfills.

Pick-up memberships start at $30 a month and include pick-up and a clean 5-gallon bucket every week as well as 24/7 customer service. Drop-off memberships are also already available starting at $10 a month for the compost bins at the W. 74th St. Victory Garden.

See composting memberships here and use code DSCDO for 15% off any plan.

Clean Garbage Recycling

Neighbors have organized the Clean Garbage Recycling co-op with a drop-off bin for metal cans at 5815 Lawn Ave. in the EcoVillage.

It's free to become a member. Email cleangarbagerecycling@gmail.com to receive recycling instructions and the bin lock code.

Sign up for CodeRED

Stay informed about emergency situations in the neighborhood. Visit city.cleveland.oh.us and click the CodeRED icon on the right to sign up for emergency alerts. 

Both land lines and cell phones can be registered. Prepare for snow storms, tornadoes, power outages, flooding, and more. 

Cleveland EcoVillage

The EcoVillage is a community response to urban sprawl, disinvestment and environmental degradation. Using sustainability and transit-oriented development as a planning strategy, the EcoVillage community seeks to retain and support residents in the urban core.

DSCDO, partners and residents have implemented projects in four core areas: green building and affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, greenspace and local food, and community involvement.

EcoVillage is centered around the West 65th-Lorain Avenue RTA Rapid Station. Learn more.