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Exploring a Potential Single Hauler Option for Concord Township
As your Trustees and fellow residents, we are always looking for ways to serve our community effectively while being mindful of costs, service quality, and the overall impact on our neighborhoods. At our August 11th meeting, we discussed a potential opportunity to piggyback on neighboring Willowickâs single trash hauler contract with provider Major Waste. Several residents attended and participated in a thoughtful discussion, and we want to keep the broader community informed.
Major Waste currently serves approximately 80% of Concord Township households, and many residents have expressed satisfaction with their service. Trustee Carl Dondorfer is among those customers and currently pays $109 per quarterâwithout receiving the full package of services that would be included under the proposed arrangement.
Under Willowickâs contract terms that could apply to Concord, Major Waste would provide:
- Weekly trash collection
- Weekly recycling
- Weekly yard waste collection (during the season)
- Weekly removal of 2 bulk items (rules apply)
The rate would be $62.34 per quarter for the first year of the contract (February 2027 through January 2028), then $64.20 per quarter the following year.
Justin Cutler from Major Waste attended the August 11th meeting and answered residentsâ questions. One resident who spends several months each year in the South asked about service interruptions; Mr. Cutler confirmed that customers can still call the office to pause service during extended absences.
We also discussed the practical effects of multiple haulers currently operating on our roads and the associated wear and tear. A single-hauler approach could reduce that impact, though no decision has yet been made.
The process moving forward
If the Trustees decide to pursue this option, a letter would first be sent to Willowick requesting permission for Concord Township to piggyback on their contract. Willowick would then respond in writing. Should both communities move forward and Concord accept the terms, Major Waste would deliver bins ahead of the February 2027 start date. This timeline would give the roughly 20% of residents who do not currently use Major Waste time to complete their existing contracts with other providers.
We want to emphasize that no decision has been made. Our goal is simply to explore what is best for Concord Township. We are continuing to listen carefully to community feedback and evaluate all perspectives.
If you have comments or questions, please reach out to the Trustees at trustees@concordtwp.com. We will continue to update the community as this process develops. For those who would like to review the discussion, video of the August 11th meeting is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7QSVIRRAIY.
Thank you for your engagement and for helping us make informed decisions that serve Concord Township well.
Respectfully,
The Concord Township Board of Trustees
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*Classes are held at the Concord Community Center, 7671 Auburn Road, Concord Township, OH 44077
*Unless otherwise noted
Online registration is free!
https://concord.recdesk.com/community/home
REFUND POLICY
Concord Township reserves the right to cancel or consolidate any program that does not meet the minimum participation number required by the decision deadline. If a program is canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please allow 2-3 weeks for a refund check to be mailed. No refunds will be issued directly to credit cards.
In addition to canceled programs, refunds may only be fully refunded if there is a waitlist with someone able to take your spot, or written request within 3 days of the program. Partial or no refunds will be given if a participant cancels within 2 days of the program.
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A heartfelt thank you to all of our residents who came out and made Concord Community Day such a wonderful celebration!
After months of planning and preparation, there is nothing better than seeing our community come together to enjoy a day filled with family, friends, food, music, activities, and fun. Whether you joined us for the Pancake Breakfast, Baseball Tournament, Parade, afternoon activities, or stayed to enjoy the fireworks, we are so grateful you chose to spend the day with us.
A very special THANK YOU to our generous sponsors! Your support helps make Concord Community Day possible, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community.
Community Day truly wouldnât be the same without our residents, sponsors, volunteers, organizations, businesses, and everyone who works together to make this special day happen.
We are already planning for next year, so SAVE THE DATE!
2027 Concord Community Day will be Saturday, August 7, 2027
We canât wait to celebrate with you again!
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Details for these new programs are available on our website.
| CONCERT SERIES MAKE UP DATE | Come see Rumours, the premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band, at the gazebo on the Town Hall campus on September 17 at 6:30 PM. East Coast Custard will be there. |
SAVE THE DATE
October 17th
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FALL FESTIVAL AT THE FIRE STATION
Wear Your Costume! Games! Candy! Refreshments! Tours of the Fire Station! Stuff the Bus with new or gently used winter jackets, hats, boots, gloves, sleeping bags, tents, and/or new socks with SUB ZERO MISSION.
Sa 10:00 - 11:00 A 10/17 FREE
Sa 11:00 - 11:30 A 10/17 Sensory-friendly environment
*Location: Fire Station #1, 11599 Concord Hambden Road
DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT!
Go to the Concord Township, Lake County, Ohio Facebook Page, our website: concordtwp.com, or the e-Grapevine for the announcement at the beginning of October! Movie begins approximately 7:15 P.
Sa 7:00 - 9:00 P 10/17 FREE
*Location: LaMuth Middle School
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Candidates Forum
Get the scoop on the candidates in the November election! Candidates
seeking elected positions throughout Lake County are invited to
speak at our annual Forum, which is free and open to the public.
Tuesday 6:30 P 9/28 Free Admission
| | For a limited time you can pick up a commemorative vintage Concord Township postcard! | | Your copy of the America250 / Township/ Lake County Coloring Book is still available upon request at the Town Hall, Old Stone School, or Community Center | | |
Summer Reading Challenge Names are now due. Turn in Concord Township Summer Reading List Participant names before 4pm on September 11âŠfollow the instructions on the book challenge formâŠ.mail names to DMaxson@concordtwp.com.
Students who read the â13â books and submitted documentation will be recognized at the end of September by the township trustees.
| | Old Stone School / State 'Open Doors â Public Tour is Friday September 18 from 1-3:30pm. Come visit the schoolhouse museum where Concord History never dies! | | If you have any questions about programs, please call us at 440-639-4650. | | |
September 12, 2026
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Town Hall Campus
Guidelines for Community Shred Day are as follows:
- Must be a Concord Township resident
- Limited to three (3) NON-RETURNABLE letter/legal size boxes no larger than 10Hx18Wx11.5D (one (1) 13-gallon trash bag equals one (1) letter/legal sized box)
- Magazines and newspapers are not accepted
- Residents are to remain in the car with boxes placed in the trunk for a true âcurbsideâ service
- Residents will not be able to watch their documents be shredded on site as in years past; a copy of certification of destruction available upon request
Please call 440-354-7500 with your questions.
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The Service Department continues to perform its summer construction operations throughout the Township. Concrete slab replacements will continue until the end of October. The crack sealing of our asphalt roadways is wrapping up. Our crew has been crack sealing throughout the township since May. Dura Patch repairs are ongoing and will continue for several more weeks. Dura-Patch is a cost-effective, long-lasting patching method that prolongs the life of our roadways. It consists of asphalt emulsion and chip stone or slag that is applied to the deteriorated area of the roadway and then compacted. Loose stone is present for 7-10 days to allow the stone to set up in the emulsion; then it is swept up by a street sweeper, leaving a solid patch which seals out water and fills deteriorated areas of the road. We appreciate the residentsâ patience during the repair process.
The 2026 Joint Road resurfacing projects are coming close to completion. Winchell Rd, Cascade Rd, Marlo Dr, Stuart Dr, and Harper Ct are awaiting the fog seal over their chip seal surface course. The fog seal will seal the stone and help bind the chip seal to the asphalt intermediate layer. Orchard and N. Orchard Dr are completed.
The Service Department's Yard Waste drop-off will reopen on September 8th at 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. The Yard Waste drop-off will close on December 4th. The annual Brush Day collections will take place on Saturdays, October 17th & 24th, from 7:30 am- 2:30 pm. The Yard Waste drop-off will also be open on these dates.
Residents are reminded of the Mailbox snow barricade offered by the Service Department. The Snow Barricade is installed by the Service Department for a fee of $50, which covers the cost of materials. Residents who wish to purchase a Snow Barricade can do so by filling out the Mailbox barricade application found on the Concord Township website. Once the application is received along with payment, the barricade is added to the schedule for installation.
Another service offered by the Service Department is the culvert replacement program. Residents can obtain the culvert replacement permit application found on the Concord website. The permit has a $200 fee. The owner is responsible for providing the new culvert pipe. Once the permit is received and the property owner confirms the pipe is on site, the Service Department calls in for utility marking and the project is placed on the schedule. The culvert replacement is usually installed within 10 days of the utility marking.
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Residents are encouraged to contact the Service Department with questions or concerns at 440-350-3225 or through the website at www.concordtwp.com/service. We hope all residents have a great rest of the summer.
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From the Fire Chiefâs Office
Concord Township Fire Department
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Meet the new emergency disaster response vehicle!
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The Salvation Army Painesville Corpsâ annual Christmas in July Luncheon was held on July 29 at Painesville Township Park. During the event, the agency dedicated its new Emergency Disaster Response Vehicle in memory of the late Chief R. Michael Warner and the late Lake County Commissioner Richard Regovich, whose contributions were instrumental in making the vehicle a reality. Concord Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Biddell, a member of the Salvation Armyâs Advisory Board, also played a key role in bringing the project to fruition.
The new vehicle will enhance the Salvation Armyâs ability to respond to local emergencies and support residents during community events.
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CPR/First Aid Class
Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 PM
According to the American Heart Association, each year over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. Statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved.
The Family and Friends CPR course trains participants to give CPR, use an AED, and is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training. This course is being offered at no cost however, registration is required by mailing concordfireprograms@concordtwp.com
The Family & Friends CPR IS NOT FOR HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION
Any businesses who wish to have employees trained in CPR/AED are encouraged to contact Concord Fire at (440) 354-7504 or email your request to concordfireprograms@concordtwp.com.
Classes are held at Concord Township Fire Station #1 (11599 Concord Hambden Road).
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Did You Just Send a Child Off to College?
As our college students begin another school year, take a moment to have one more important conversation with them about fire and life safety.
Remind your college student to:
- Always take a fire alarm seriously. Leave the building immediately.
- Use the stairs during a fire â never the elevator.
- Know two ways out of their dorm, apartment, classroom, or other building.
- When entering a concert, sporting event, party, restaurant, or other large gathering, take a few seconds to look around and identify other exits â not just the door you came in through.
- In an emergency, don't automatically follow the crowd. Use the nearest safe exit.
- Never disable a smoke alarm and always follow your school's fire-safety rules.
A few seconds spent looking for another way out could make all the difference in an emergency.
For more College & Campus Fire Safety information, check out additional resources here: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-life-safety/campus.
Concord Township Fire Department
Helping keep our students safe â at home and away.
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| | SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS | | If your local business or organization is interested in advertising or sponsorship opportunities in 2026, please reach out to Sean Supler at ssupler@concordtwp.com for more information! | |
Concord Township, Lake County, OH | P: 440.354.7510 | F: 440.354.7511 | www.concordtwp.com | | | | |
