Trash & Recycling in Lorain County, OH (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Lorain County, Ohio.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lorain County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recycling Requirements

Elyria issues every residence a green recycling cart for recyclables only, collected weekly. The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District runs the countywide plan, drop-off recycling, and programs for electronics, appliances, tires, and household hazardous waste.

Recycling in Elyria and the Lorain County Solid Waste District

Some Restrictions

Lorain County Solid Waste Management District

Our mission is to implement the Lorain County Solid Waste Management Plan by educating and encouraging recycling efforts, waste reduction & litter prevention in Lorain County.

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Illegal Dumping

Dumping litter or garbage on public land or on property you do not own is illegal statewide under Ohio Revised Code 3767.32. Report dumping in Lorain County to the Sheriff's Office; cities also enforce their own littering ordinances.

Illegal dumping and littering in Lorain County

Some Restrictions

ORC 3767.32(A)

No person, regardless of intent, shall deposit litter or cause litter to be deposited on any public property, on private property not owned by the person, or in or on waters of the state.

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All Lorain County ordinances

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