Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026

Lorain County Collection Center

Lorain County Collection Center is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Lorain County, OH, listed under Elyria. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Lorain County has 22 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	540 S Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035 Directions
County	Lorain County, OH
Phone	(440) 329-5440
Website	loraincountyohio.gov
Hours	Mon: 9 am to 3 pm Wed: 12 pm to 6 pm Sat: 9 am to 3 pm Hours are subject to change for weather and holidays. Large loads of acceptable materials need an appointment with the District.
Fees	No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Valid driver's license or other acceptable photo ID showing Lorain County residence
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, paint, motor oil, batteries
Not accepted	household trash, furniture, mattresses, appliances, scrap metal, construction debris, yard waste

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

Rules in Lorain County

Curbside trash, recycling and bulk pickup is arranged through your own hauler or city; the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District does not handle it. Source
Ohio law requires registration with the Ohio EPA to transport more than 10 scrap tires at a time; bring 10 or fewer per load. Source

Before you go

Leave medicines and sharps for a pharmacy take-back unless the site says otherwise.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other household hazardous waste sites nearby

Reworks HHW Recycling Center Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

1201 Graham Road, Stow · 34 mi · (330) 374-0383

Hours: Recycling Days (Oct 19-21, 23; Nov 16-18, 20; Dec 14-16, 18): 3 pm to 6 pm Scrap tire (Recycling Days, prepaid online via Eventbrite): $4 per tire

Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
Ashland County Recycling Center Hazardous waste drop-off

1270 Middle Rowsburg Rd, Ashland · 36 mi · (419) 289-7382

Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

Dumps for household trash nearby

Pearl Avenue LLC C&D landfill

6920 West Ridge Rd, Lorain · 4.8 mi · (440) 233-8606

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Lorain County Landfill I & II Landfill

State Route 511, Oberlin · 6.7 mi
Lorain County II Landfill LLC Landfill Verified

43502 Oberlin-Elyria Rd, Oberlin · 6.7 mi · (440) 458-5191

Citizens drop-off boxes: $88.55 per ton

More in Lorain County

All 22 drop-off sites in Lorain County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Ohio

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lorain County Collection Center?

540 S Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.

What can I drop off at Lorain County Collection Center?

Lorain County Collection Center is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: household trash, furniture, mattresses, appliances, scrap metal and construction debris.

Can non-residents use Lorain County Collection Center?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Valid driver's license or other acceptable photo ID showing Lorain County residence.

When is Lorain County Collection Center open?

Mon: 9 am to 3 pm; Wed: 12 pm to 6 pm; Sat: 9 am to 3 pm. Hours are subject to change for weather and holidays. Large loads of acceptable materials need an appointment with the District..

What other household hazardous waste sites are near Lorain County Collection Center?

Reworks HHW Recycling Center in Stow (34 mi) and Ashland County Recycling Center in Ashland (36 mi).

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