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Township: (440)235-3051
Service Department: (440)235-1011
Recycling Processor: Republic Services Lorain County Resource Recovery Complex, Oberlin

Republic Services provides weekly curbside recycling for township residents. Combine cans; cardboard; cartons; cups (aluminum, paper, and some plastic); glass bottles and jars; paper and boxes; plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs; as well as clear plastic clamshells loose (unbagged) in the provided wheeled cart. See the list below for detailed recycling and collection programs in Olmsted Township.

 
In home Recycling
 
Other Recycling
 
Proper Disposal
 
Landfill
Cans

Cans

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of metal cans and aluminum cups. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Cardboard

Cardboard

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of cardboard. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Cardboard must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Cartons

Cartons

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of cartons. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Discard the cap and flatten.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Cups (Paper and/or Plastic)

Cups (Paper and/or Plastic)

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of paper cups and plastic cups. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Discard lids and straws.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Glass Bottles and Jars

Glass Bottles and Jars

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of glass bottles and jars. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Place lids loose in recycling.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Paper and Boxes

Paper and Boxes

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of paper and boxes. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Paper must be clean and dry. Empty and flatten boxes.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Plastic Bottles and Jugs

Plastic Bottles and Jugs

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of plastic bottles and jugs. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Replace the cap or lid.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Clear Plastic Clamshells

Clear Plastic Clamshells

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of clear plastic clamshells. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Close the lid.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Plastic Tubs

Plastic Tubs

Olmsted Township has curbside recycling of plastic tubs. There is also a drop-off on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Replace the cap or lid.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Campaign Signs

Campaign Signs

Olmsted Township has a year-round drop-off for campaign signs on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Cell Phones and Communication Devices

Cell Phones and Communication Devices

Olmsted Township has a year-round drop-off for computer equipment, including cell phones, on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. No TVs accepted.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Computers and Electronics

Computers and Electronics

Olmsted Township has a year-round drop-off for computer equipment on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. No TVs accepted.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Holiday Lights

Holiday Lights

Olmsted Township has a year-round drop-off for holiday lights on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. 

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Paper Shredding Services

Paper Shredding Services

In 2026, Olmsted Township will have a shredding event on April 18 and October 17 at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Call the Olmsted Township Service Garage for details.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Plastic Bags

Plastic Bags

Do you BYOBags every time you shop? Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Olmsted Township, including tips on remembering your reusable bags. Recycle plastic bags at a plastic film drop-off near you.

Tires

Tires

Olmsted Township has a year-round drop-off for scrap tires on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. Automotive only (20" or less) and no tires on rims.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Flags

Flags

Olmsted Township has a drop box for distressed American flags. Drop off flags year-round at the Olmsted Township Fire Department.

Fire Department: 26900 Cook Road, Olmsted Township

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste

Olmsted Township has a year-round drop-off for household hazardous waste on the first Saturday of the month at the Olmsted Township Service Garage. No latex paint.

Service Garage: 7924 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township

Medications

Medications

Olmsted Township Police Department has a medication drop box. No liquids, needles, or syringes.

Police Department: 26900 Cook Road, Olmsted Township