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Lake County continues universal waste drop-off after OEPA grant; collected over 16 tons so far
Summary
The county's solid waste management district said a universal waste collection pilot funded by an Ohio EPA grant brought in more than 16 tons of material and will be continued for resident drop-off; household hazardous waste events are scheduled May 30 and Sept. 12.
Patrick Stitts, public service coordinator for Lake County's solid waste facility, told the board that a universal waste collection program launched at the Baylor Building under an Ohio EPA grant collected more than 16 tons of universal waste and has been adopted for ongoing resident service.
Stitts said the pilot, which began in June 2025 and runs through March 31 as stated in the meeting, accepted items such as aerosol cans, antifreeze, lithium and lead batteries, fertilizers, fluorescent bulbs, mercury thermostats and thermometers, latex and oil-based paints and stains, and motor oil. He said the pilot collected more than five tons of paint and stains alone, and the 2025 special collections processed 3,189 cars.
The program will continue as a free drop-off for Lake County residents on Saturdays at the landfill during normal operating hours. Stitts also noted the annual household hazardous waste collection events at the fairgrounds on May 30 and Sept. 12; electronics and tire collections remain available year-round at the landfill during regular hours. He directed residents to the county website for the collection schedule and accepted items.
