Mosquito Spraying
The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) sprays most of the municipalities in Lake County to reduce the risk of mosquito borne diseases and to provide for a more comfortable summer environment. For more information, contact the Spray Schedule Hotline, 24/7 at 440-350-2088 or visit lcghd.org.
Grass and Weed Control
Lawns and landscaping should be maintained so as not to cause a negative effect on the neighborhood. Generally, grass in residential neighborhoods must be controlled in height or growth (under 8”). Property owners with excessively high grass or weeds will be given notice by Mentor’s Code Enforcement Office and have 48 hours from receipt of notice to cut the high grass or remove the weeds. If the notices are ignored, legal action will be pursued for City crews to cut the grass at the owner’s expense. Call 440-974-5740 with questions.
Power Outages
Report all outages DIRECTLY to FirstEnergy at 888-544-4877. You may also report power outages online and even via text. Learn more at firstenergycorp.com/outages. Please do not call 911 unless you have an emergency
RV, Boat and Trailer Parking
RV’s, boats and trailers of any kind may not be parked in front of the main structure. A minimum three-foot set back is required from side property lines. On corner lots, no RV, boat or trailer parking is permitted between the right-of-way and side of the main structure. Parking must be on an improved surface of concrete, asphalt or permeable pavers, and a permit is required for any type of driveway construction or expansion.
Waste Collection Holiday Schedule
If a holiday falls on a weekday, service will be conducted the day after your regular pick-up day. If the holiday falls on a weekend, your service will NOT be delayed. Applicable holidays are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Drug Disposal
Pharmaceutical drugs can be safely disposed in the special collection bin located at the Mentor Police Department at 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Items collected include unwanted and expired prescriptions, cold/flu medications, pain relievers, pet medications, vitamins, creams, cough syrups, pills and prescription pain killers. Remove, or black out the personal information printed on the pharmacy labels, but leave the medicines in their original package or container. Absolutely no needles or syringes are permitted in these bins.