Home›Ohio›Lorain County›Lorain County Collection Center

Lorain County Collection Center

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Lorain County Solid Waste Management District in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio.

Address: 540 South Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Hours: Monday 9:00 am-3:00 pm; Wednesday noon-6:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (closed some holidays)
Who can use it: Lorain County residents with ID; household waste only
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 440-329-5440

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Lorain County Solid Waste Management District at 440-329-5440 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
✓Motor oil
✓Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
–Electronics
✓Propane
✓Pesticides
✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Acids; bases; adhesives; aerosols; vegetable oils; antifreeze; brake fluid; hydraulic fluid; power steering fluid; transmission fluid; used oil; oil filters; button batteries; lithium batteries; rechargeable batteries; lead-acid batteries; fuels; herbicides; pesticides; fertilizers; cleaners; latex paint; oil-based paints; stains; varnishes; paint thinner; propane cylinders; mercury devices; pool chemicals; smoke detectors; solvents; sealers; fluorescent bulbs

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

Quantity limitsPropane and MAPP cylinders under 33 pounds

Rules and residency

Who can use itLorain County residents with ID; household waste only

Map

Open in Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

Medina County Solid Waste District Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Permanent drop-off · 25 mi away · 8730 Lake Road, Seville, OH 44273
Who can use it: Medina County residents
Erie County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Collection event · 27 mi away · 10102 Hoover Rd., Milan, OH 44846 · Date: Sat, Oct 9, 2027
Who can use it: Erie County Solid Waste District residents; no businesses
Summit ReWorks Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Permanent drop-off · 35 mi away · 1201 Graham Road, Stow, OH 44224
Who can use it: Summit County residents only
Ashland County Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Day
Collection event · 38 mi away · 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH 44805 · Date: Sat, May 1, 2027
Who can use it: Ashland County residents only (proof of residency required)
Portage County District Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste
Permanent drop-off · 41 mi away · 3588 Mogadore Rd., Kent, OH 44240
Who can use it: Portage County residents only, with ID; residential waste only, no businesses
Geauga Collection Facility
Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 12685 Merritt Rd., Chardon, OH 44024
Who can use it: Geauga and Trumbull County residents only; no business waste

All programs in Lorain County →

FAQ

Who can use Lorain County Collection Center?

Lorain County residents with ID; household waste only

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 440-329-5440 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 440-329-5440 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paints. Accepted: paint thinner.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: button batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: lead-acid batteries.

Last checked Tue, Oct 27, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Non_Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.