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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Elimination of E-Check emissions testing
The county joined Gov. DeWine's push to eliminate E-Check emissions testing in Northeast Ohio. Commissioners say Lake County already meets EPA air standards and that sensors placed downwind of Cleveland unfairly burden local drivers.
Solid waste facility leachate force main
The county approved $190,000 in plans and cost estimates for a leachate force main at the solid waste facility and will advertise for bids opening October 21.
Landfill gas and solar energy projects at the solid waste facility
The county is seeking proposals to make use of landfill gas and to install solar at its solid waste facility — potential energy and revenue wins.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The county's free drop-off program for paints, batteries, chemicals and similar items has collected over 16 tons since June 2025 and continues through March 31, with big collection days at the Fairgrounds on May 30 and September 12.
Beth Bollas Clean & Green Art Contest
The 25-year-old Clean & Green Art Contest was renamed for the late Beth Bollas, a longtime environmental educator; 368 Lake County students entered this year.
Solid Waste Facility Baler Building Slab Repair
The board awarded a $447,463.50 contract to Cook Paving & Construction to repair the baler building slab pavement at the county solid waste facility.
Universal waste and hazardous waste collection
The free drop-off for paints, batteries, antifreeze and more will continue after the grant ends — over 16 tons of hazardous waste kept out of the landfill so far.
Farmland preservation grant application
The commissioners threw their support behind a grant application to the Ohio Department of Agriculture's farmland preservation program, aimed at protecting local farmland from development.