COMMUNITY SHRED DAY: Saturday, May 30th & Saturday October 3rd 9 am – Noon 131 Court Street (Parking lot BEHIND City Hall) Elyria’s Community Shred Day is a FREE event where residents can safely destroy personal records, financial documents, business proceedings, and more. NOTE: Paper items...
Announcements
Sanitation delay due to weather
There will be NO TRASH PICKUP on Monday, January 26 due to the extreme weather. Trash pickup will resume on Tuesday, January 27, and will remain on a one-day delay for the rest of the week.
Snow Parking Ban begins Saturday, January 24
The City of Elyria is issuing a Snow Parking Ban beginning on Saturday January 24, 2026 at5:00 pm through Monday January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Residents are reminded to obey all current on-street parking pursuant to Elyria Ordinance 351-18 "Snow Emergency" that lists streets prohibiting parking of...
City of Elyria addresses regional road salt shortage
Like many communities in our area, Elyria is experiencing limited road salt availability due to supply issues affecting regional suppliers. Because of these supply constraints, the City of Elyria is conserving salt and carefully managing its use to ensure it is available throughout the winter...
Attention All Community Members and Choir Participants:
Individuals interested in participating in the Reunion Choir for the City of Elyria’s 40th Annual Ruby Red Day of Service – Commemorative Celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are invited to attend the final rehearsal. Final Rehearsal Details 📅 Saturday, January 17 🕐 1:00...
SPIRIT OF ‘76 SPEAKER SCHEDULE
The Spirit of ‘76 Speaker Series will launch in January 2026 and continue through July 2026, exactly 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. All events are FREE to the public, but registration is required. For more information, call 440.322.6300. Jan 20th 2026 JOHN KASICH,...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Day of Service
Elyria Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. Holiday Commission City of Elyria Kevin Brubaker Mayor 131 Court Street, Suite 202 Elyria, OH 44035 Phone 440.326.1552 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9/2026...
Last Chance for (un-bagged) Leaf Pickup
FINAL LEAF PICKUP: Crews are now making final passes across the city to pick up leaves, with the last pickup scheduled for December 12. Get your leaves to the curb asap so you don't miss the final pass in your neighborhood! If you are unable to get your leaves to the curb before the last pass on...
Veterans Trees return to City Hall
The City of Elyria, in partnership with the Elyria Council of Veterans (ECV), is proud to announce the return of its Veteran Trees for the fourth consecutive year. This annual tradition honors the brave men and women of Elyria who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed...
2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest
The Elyria Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is pleased to announce its 2026 Essay Contest. This contest is intended to encourage students to reflect upon Dr. King’s life, philosophy, and impact on the Civil Rights Movement and present-day America. It is meant to challenge students to...
2026 ELYRIA DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AWARDS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2026 ELYRIA DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AWARDS The Elyria Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is pleased to announce our 2026 40th Day of Service King Holiday Awards Program. The awards will be presented during the annual observance of Dr. King’s birthday. We are...
Invitation to Bid: New Central Maintenance Facility
Sealed bids for a unit price contract will be received by the CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO, until 2:00 PM local time on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025, for the project known as: New Central Maintenance Facility 600 Garden Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035 The bids are to be delivered to the OFFICE OF THE SAFETY...
STREET SWEEPING – 2025 Round 2
The second round of the annual City of Elyria Street Sweeping Initiative started this week. Prior to sweeping, the contractor will be posting pink “No Parking” signs on affected streets with a specific date range for activity in each ward. The sweeping operation will be conducted between 7 AM and...
Elyria to Host Touch-A-Truck Event at LCCC
Elyria, OH – The City of Elyria invites residents and families to a free, family-friendly Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 18, at Lorain County Community College. The event will take place rain or shine from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Touch-A-Truck gives children and adults the opportunity to...
Public Notice: Lowell Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) is for a sanitary sewer extension project in Elyria which the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency intends to finance through its Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) below-market interest rate revolving loan program. The EA describes the project,...
Employees of the Month: Scott Hennigan and Jamais Kirk
From the Mayor’s Office: I’m proud to recognize two outstanding staff members for Employees of the Month — Scott Hennigan from our Forestry Division and Jamais Kirk from the Sanitation Department. Both stepped up in very different situations, but each reminded us what great public service looks...
STREET SWEEPING – 2025 First Round
STREET SWEEPING – 2025 First Round The first round of the annual City of Elyria Street Sweeping Initiative will begin on July 22, 2025. Sweeping will start in the downtown area / between the rivers and progress through the rest of the City counterclockwise. Prior to sweeping, the contractor will...
City-wide Rummage Sale: August 9th
The annual City-wide Rummage Sale will take place on August 9th, 2025. All Elyria residents are welcome to host their garage/yard/rummage sale on this date with a signed permit posted on the property. To request your signed permit, stop in to the Safety Service Director’s office Monday-Friday...
Elyria Parks and Rec. Adult Softball League
REGISTRATION OPENS: 6/2/2025 REGISTRATION CLOSES: 7/2/2025 MONDAY MENS 7/7/2025 WEDNESDAY COED 7/9/2025 WEST REC: 1200 FOSTER AVE ELYRIA Register Here: https://elyria.recdesk.com/Community/Home EXTENDED SEASON! PLAY 7 WEEKS WITH TOURNAMENTS TO FOLLOW Registration $385 PER TEAM More Information:...
Bicycle Advisory Committee- Monthly Meetings
JOIN US ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH! Create a safer, more bike-friendly Elyria! Join the Bicycle Advisory Committee and help us improve the bicycle network, enhance safety, and empower cyclists through education. 131 Court St, Elyria, OH 44035 3 FloorConference Room 6-7 PM For more...