Yard waste site
Oberlin Compost
0.9 mi W · Oberlin, OH
Landfill
Lorain County Landfill
Oberlin, Lorain County, OH · All sites in Lorain County
Lorain County Landfill is a landfill in Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio, operated by Republic Services. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2039.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 13 disposal sites we list in Lorain County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1972 |
| Projected closure | 2039 |
| Waste in place | 44,207,016 tons (2022) |
| Owner | Republic Services |
| Operator | Republic Services |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
41.29748, -82.16732
- Yard waste site
City of Elyria Class IV Compost Facility
4.8 mi NE · Elyria, OH
- Drop-off center
Lorain County Collection Center
6.7 mi NE · Elyria, OH
- C&D landfill
Reeds Salvage Corp
7.3 mi E · Grafton, OH
Takes C&D debris
- Yard waste site
Eaton Township Composting Ctr
7.7 mi E · Grafton, OH
- Yard waste site
Js Composting
8.3 mi NE · North Ridgeville, OH
- Yard waste site
Eschtruth Quarry Property
8.5 mi N · Elyria Township, OH
- C&D landfill
Pearl Avenue Construction & Demo Debris Landfill
8.9 mi N · Lorain, OH
Takes C&D debris
More in Lorain County
- Avon Lake Central FuelingYard Waste & Compost Site · Avon Lake
- City of Lorain Composting FacilityYard Waste & Compost Site · Lorain
- Kurtz Bros INCYard Waste & Compost Site · Avon
- Nem Recycling LLCTire Recycler · Lorain
Lorain County Landfill: questions
What does Lorain County Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Lorain County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2039 for a landfill that opened in 1972 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's Division of Materials and Waste Management) · record dated 2025-08-14
- OpenStreetMap way/105411492 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 14, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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