Protecting the natural world has always been at the heart of our mission. Lorain County Metro Parks is taking meaningful steps to ensure its daily operations reflect that commitment to reducing waste and caring for our environment.

COMPOSTING PROGRAM

Lorain County Metro Parks, in partnership with Rubber City Reuse, is launching community compost drop sites. Your food scraps are collected and transformed into nutrient-rich compost that helps nourish park gardens and natural spaces. This is an easy, accessible way for residents to reduce waste and actively contribute to healthier parks and a more sustainable future.

How it works:

  1. Collect appropriate compostable materials (accepted item list below) in a compostable bag.

  2. Drop off your home compost in one of the four outdoor collection bins located in your local Lorain County Metro Parks. All locations are open 8:00 am to sunset, daily. However, staffed facility hours may vary.

    • Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050

    • French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

    • Lakeview Park, 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052

    • Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011

Accepted Items:

  • Fruits & Vegetables

  • Meat & Seafood

  • Peels, Rinds, Pits, & Skins

  • Pantry & Dry Storage Items

  • Moldy & Expired Food

  • Bones, Shells, & Eggshells

  • Food-Soiled Paper

  • Coffee Grounds, Tea, & Filters

  • BPI Approved Compostable Products