Special Refuse Collections

Pharmaceutical Disposal Program

The Lake County General Health District has created a program for Lake county residents to dispose of their unwanted and expired prescriptions, cold/flu medications, pain relievers, pet medications, vitamins, creams, cough syrups, pills and prescription pain killers. Residents should remove or black out all personal information on pharmacy labels and leave the medicines in their original package or container. Residents should be advised that absolutely no needles or syringes are permitted in these bins.

For full details and a fact sheet, see the this LCGHD flyer.

Periodic Special Collections

The Lake County Solid Waste District, The Lake County Commissioners, and the Lake County Department of Utilities sponsor special collections. These collections are for Lake County residents only. For more information contact The Lake County Solid Waste District at 440-350-2644 or the Ohio State University Extension at 440-350-2582.

Scrap Tire Collection ~ April 21, 2012

• Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Lake County Fairgrounds.
• Up to 6 tires without rims will be accepted at no charge. Additional tires without rims, tires with rims, and oversized tires will be accepted at an additional charge per tire.

Computer Collection ~ May 5, 2012

• Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Lake County Fairgrounds Commercial Building.
  Acceptable items: Home computer equipment including: CPUs and monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, modems. Cell phones are also accepted.
• NO televisions, microwave ovens, typewriters, DVD players, cameras or VCRs.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection ~ June 9 and September 29, 2012

• Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Lake County Fairgrounds
  Acceptable items: Household Cleaners & Solvents: Thinners, Kerosene, Turpentine, Lighter Fluid, Strippers, Automotive Fluids: Used Motor Oil, Gasoline, Coolants, Antifreeze, Grease, Oil-based Paints, Varnish, Shellacs, Stains, Aerosols, Polyurethanes, Primers, Grout, Liquid/Solid: Pool, Lawn & Garden Chemicals, Pesticides, Weed Killers, Spray Insecticides, Batteries - All Sizes (including lead acid & household), Fluorescent Bulbs, Photography, “Hobby” Chemicals, Mercury, Empty Propane Tanks, Roofing Tars, Drive Sealers.
• NO Radioactive (Smoke alarms), Ammunition, Explosives, or Medical Waste.