Utility Companies

Setting up utilities in your new Greater Cleveland home? Here are the major providers by service type and county.

Greater Cleveland Utility Providers

When you move into a new home, you'll need to set up or transfer service for electricity, natural gas, water/sewer, trash, and internet. Most Greater Cleveland utilities are handled by a mix of regional and municipal providers. Here's who to contact:

Electric

Cleveland Electric Illuminating (CEI) / FirstEnergy

Most of Cuyahoga and Lake County

Website →1-800-633-4766

Ohio Edison / FirstEnergy

Lorain County, Medina County, Summit County

Website →1-800-633-4766

Natural Gas

Dominion Energy Ohio

Greater Cleveland region

Website →1-800-362-7557

Columbia Gas of Ohio

Some suburban areas

Website →1-800-344-4077

Water / Sewer

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD)

Cuyahoga County and portions of surrounding counties

Website →216-881-2800

Cleveland Division of Water

City of Cleveland and many suburban communities

Website →216-664-3130

Municipal providers

Many suburbs manage their own water (Westlake, Strongsville, etc.) — contact your city hall

Internet & Cable

Spectrum (Charter)

Most of Greater Cleveland

Website →1-855-243-8892

AT&T

Selected areas

Website →1-800-288-2020

Breezeline (formerly Atlantic Broadband)

Some Northeast Ohio areas

Website →

Trash & Recycling

Republic Services

Many Greater Cleveland suburbs

Website →1-800-300-2300

Rumpke

Selected areas

Website →1-800-828-8171

Municipal collection

Many cities provide their own trash collection — check with your municipality

Moving tip: Set up utilities 1–2 weeks before closing so services are active on move-in day. Your real estate agent (Lisa) can provide the current account information from the seller for a smooth transfer.