LandfillVerified October 2026

Lake County Solid Waste Facility

Lake County Solid Waste Facility is a landfill in Painesville, OH, in Lake County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances. Lake County has 18 sites in our directory, including this one. In 2022 it accepted roughly 247,400 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	2039 Blase Nemeth Road, Painesville, OH 44077 Directions
County	Lake County, OH
Phone	(440) 350-2644
Website	lakecountyohio.gov
Hours	Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm Sat: 9 am to 1 pm Holiday closures are listed on the county's Landfill Holiday Hours page.
Fees	Car load (up to 185 lbs, minimum charge) $3.00 Pickup truck load (up to 310 lbs, minimum charge) $5.00 Appliance, white metal (each) $5.00 Weighed waste, Lake County, deposited in building $32.00 per ton Weighed waste, Lake County, deposited on landfill face $30.00 per ton Vehicle weight only $5.00 Clean excavated soil $5.00 per load Car and pickup tire (no rims, 6 max, up to 20 in) $3.00 each Semi truck tire (no rims, 6 max) $5.00 each Tractor and agricultural tire (no rims, 6 max) $15.00 each TV or monitor, 27 in or smaller $5 each TV or monitor larger than 27 in, projection TV or console $10 each
Access	Operated by a local government agency
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, batteries, paint
Not accepted	demolition waste, hazardous waste, liquids, yard waste, latex paint
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Operator	Lake County (publicly owned)
Opened	1976

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: lakecountyohio.gov, lakecountyohio.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Lake County

Saturdays at the Lake County Solid Waste Facility are reserved for Lake County residents with cars and pickups; commercial trucks, dump trucks, dump trailers, stake body trucks and box vans are not allowed that day, and all vehicles must be tarped. Source

Before you go

Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

Other landfills nearby

Geneva Landfill Landfill

4339 Tuttle Rd, Geneva · 15 mi · (440) 466-8804

More in Lake County

All 18 drop-off sites in Lake County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Ohio

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake County Solid Waste Facility?

2039 Blase Nemeth Road, Painesville, OH 44077. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Lake County Solid Waste Facility?

Lake County Solid Waste Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances. Not accepted: demolition waste, hazardous waste, liquids, yard waste and latex paint.

Is Lake County Solid Waste Facility open to the public?

Operated by a local government agency; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

How much does it cost to dump at Lake County Solid Waste Facility?

Car load (up to 185 lbs, minimum charge): $3.00; Pickup truck load (up to 310 lbs, minimum charge): $5.00; Appliance, white metal (each): $5.00; Weighed waste, Lake County, deposited in building: $32.00 per ton. Source checked October 2026.

When is Lake County Solid Waste Facility open?

Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm; Sat: 9 am to 1 pm. Holiday closures are listed on the county's Landfill Holiday Hours page..

What other landfills are near Lake County Solid Waste Facility?

Geneva Landfill in Geneva (15 mi).

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