Recycling in Elyria, OH

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Lorain County Collection Center (opens in new tab) · Lorain County Solid Waste Management District
  • The Lorain County Collection Center is at 540 South Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hours (subject to change): Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesdays noon-6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center is available only to Lorain County residents, businesses and organizations; dumping is prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Lorain County Solid Waste Management District
  • Household hazardous waste is accepted from residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Tire Disposal (opens in new tab) · Lorain County Solid Waste Management District
  • Tire collections are for Lorain County residents only (driver's license or other proof of residency required); tires may be on or off the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Sanitation Department (opens in new tab) · City of Elyria Sanitation Department
  • The Sanitation Department provides scheduled weekly removal of trash and recycling for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk or Large Items (opens in new tab) · City of Elyria Sanitation Department
  • Bulk items such as stoves, TVs, washers, refrigerators and furniture should be disassembled as much as possible and placed curbside with regular collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before setting them out. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must first have the Freon discharged and be tagged by certified technicians. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Additional charges may apply for large bulk piles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic for pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling: FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Elyria Sanitation Department
  • The green recycling bin accepts flattened cardboard (never greasy pizza boxes) when empty, clean and dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries, electronics and paint must never go in the recycling bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ohio Revised Code 3734.911: Prohibiting commingling of used lead-acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
  • ORC 3734.911: a used lead-acid battery must go to a retailer, wholesaler, secondary lead smelter, automotive repair business, household hazardous waste collection location or event, or a compliant battery collection or recycling entity. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ohio Revised Code 3734.91: Definitions - lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
  • ORC 3734.91: a lead-acid battery contains lead and sulfuric acid, is used as a power source and is not meant to power consumer products such as computers or phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries for vehicles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, boats and other motive power are covered, because these are excluded from "consumer product". Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ohio Revised Code 3734.912: Duties of retailer (lead-acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
  • ORC 3734.912: a retailer selling lead-acid batteries must accept, at the time of purchase, used lead-acid batteries of the same general type, at least as many as the purchaser bought, if offered. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
  • Ohio EPA: retailers of lead-acid (car) batteries must take your old battery for recycling when you buy a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.

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