Closed for Thanksgiving
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Be a Santa to a Senior
The giving tree is up in the Mentor Municipal Center lobby and loaded with tags representing senior citizens in need in Lake County. Choose a tag, or tags, and purchase the gift listed, return the gift (with the tag attached) to the box located next to the tree no later than December 6th. Learn more.
Winter/Spring Recreation Guide Now Available
The Winter 2024 / Spring 2026 Recreation Program Guide is now available. Registration for winter/spring recreation programs begins December 2, 2024, for residents/members and December 3, 2024, for non-residents/non-members. Physical copies of the guide should be landing in your mailbox any day now.
Yard Waste Collection Continues Through December 13th
Residents can place up to 25 units of yard waste per week curbside through December 13, 2024. Each unit should weigh less than 35 lbs. Brush should not exceed three inches in diameter and must be cut into four-foot lengths and tied in bundles. Grass clippings, plants, leaves, small twigs, hedge trimmings, etc. can be contained in paper yard waste bags or rigid containers up to 32-gallon capacity with holes drilled on the side near the bottom to allow for water drainage. 64- or 96-gallon wheeled carts are not acceptable and will not be serviced. Leave the lid off and mark the container with YW.
Now Hiring
The city of Mentor is now hiring for a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal/temporary positions. Visit www.workformentor.com for an up-to-date listing of available positions.
Shop in Mentor
Shop local and help support your favorite businesses as well as the community. 68¢ of every dollar spent local, stays local…and with over 300 stores, chances are pretty good that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for right here in Mentor. Download a copy of our Mentor Visitor Guide to discover everything that Mentor has to offer.
2025 Mentor Event Sponsorships
Each year, the City of Mentor hosts dozens of events which attract over 150,000 guests. Our goal is simple: We want to provide an opportunity for friends and neighbors to enjoy shared experiences and bond as a community. Most events are hosted free of charge and would not be possible without the support of our corporate sponsors. Download the 2025 Mentor Event Sponsorship Packet now and find out how you can be a part of it.
Have Questions? Get Answers.
Do you have a question or concern related to the city? Don’t rely on Facebook or X. Instead, get the answers you need directly from the source by contacting our departments. Not sure who to reach out to? Simply call 440-255-1100 or email pubinfo@cityofmentor.com and we’ll make sure to put you in touch with the right person.