COLUMBIA TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PART TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC BENEFITS JOB REQUIREMENTS · Flexible Hours · Growing Community · Specialty Team Participation · Holiday Pay · On the job training · Must be 18 years of age · High School Diplomas/GED · U.S. Citizen · Valid Ohio Driver’s License · Valid Ohio Paramedic Certification or attending paramedic sch

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 4, 2026 The Columbia Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two proposed amendments to the Columbia Township Zoning Resolution. Both amendments were initiated by motion of the Zoning Commission. The public hearing will be held at the Columbia Town Hall on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. The Columbia Town Hall is located at 25496 Royalton Road, Columbia Station, Ohio 44028. Proposed Zoning Amendment 2026-3 would m

By order of the Fire Chief Re: Food Truck/Trailer Inspection & Registration Dear Business Owner/Manager: Please be advised that all Food Trucks/Trailers are required to have an annual inspection as part of your ability to operate your business within Columbia Township, Lorain County. Contact the Fire Department at (440) 236-8812 or email ctfd.fireprevention@gmail.com to schedule your equipment inspection and receive the required paperwork. If you have questions

Boat Wrap Recycling at the Lorain County Collection Center 540 S. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035 Special collection bin outside the northwest gate of the collection center Boat wrap MUST BE CLEAN - No Dirt, Sticks, or Leaves Questions? Contact Brad Moore at: 440-238-2368 or bmoore@loraincounty.us

Paint & Hazardous waste may be taken to the Lorain County Solid waste Collection Center: https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/175/Solid-Waste-Management-District

NEORSD Customer Relations Center is the main point of contact for customers with questions about sewer bills, charges, rates , and our cost-saving programs . If you're a homeowner, be sure to signup for the Summer Sprinkling program to receive a discount on sewer charges during the summer months!

Lorain County offers year-round drop-off for unused medications and other household waste materials. Download flyers below for information and details.

Columbia Township does not provide garbage service. Residents are responsible for contracting with a waste provider. Each resident has the choice on which trash provider that works within the township. Three companies provide service to Columbia Township: AM Dumpster - 330-729-5865 http://www.akronjunk.com/ REPUBLIC SERVICES – 440-458-5191 https://www.republicservices.com RUMPKE – 800-828-8171 https://rumpke.com Additional utility services information can be found on our

TOWNSHIP ROADS : If you live on a Township road, contact the Road Department at 440-236-8862 or the Township Office at 440-236-8802. The Service Director will review your request and provide you with the cost. Installation is scheduled after the culvert pipe is paid for at the Township Office. Culvert prices are subject to change. COUNTY ROADS : If you live on a County road, contact the Lorain County Service Garage at 440-326-5880. STATE ROUTES : If you live on a State Route,

The Road Department chips branches during the first full week of February, April, June, August, October, and December (weather permitting). Please have branches with the widest end facing the road by 6 a.m. on Monday of the week of chipping. It is not necessary to call the Road Department or Township Office to schedule chipping.

Yes! Lorain County residents can drop off paper materials to be shredded during regular business hours at the Lorain County Collection Center. Download flyer below for information and details.

Columbia Township does not collect an income tax or any type of payroll tax.

ELECTRICITY SERVICES: Ohio Edison Co. 800-633-4766 Website link: http://www.firstenergycorp.com/ ​ Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Co-op 800-222-5673 440-647-2133 Website link: http://www.lmre.org/ GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES: Republic Waste 800-433-1309 Website link: http://www.disposal.com/​ ​​ Rumpke Waste 800-828-8171 Website link: http://www.rumpke.com/ AM Dumpster 330-729-5865 Website link: www.akronjunk.com GAS SERVICES: Consumer Gas Cooperative 330-682-4144 Emerg

Southwest General Health Center 440-816-8000 Website link: http://www.swgeneral.com/ ​ St. John West Shore Hospital 440-835-8000 Website link: https://www.uhhospitals.org/locations/uh-st-john-medical-center ​ EMH Regional Medical Center 440-329-7500 Website link: http://www.uhhospitals.org/elyria ​ Fairview Hospital 216-476-7000 Website link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/locations/fairview-hospital ​ Medina General Hospital 330-725-1000 Website link: https://my.c

Columbia Township Library 440-236-8751 Website link: http://www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/locations-hours/columbia-branch

Columbia Administration Center 440-236-5008 Website link: www.clsdraiders.org ​ Columbia High School 440-236-5001 Website link: www.clsdraiders.org ​ Columbia Middle School 440-236-5741 Website link: www.clsdraiders.org ​ Lorain County Community College 440-774-1051 Website link: http://www.lorainccc.edu/

Office on Aging 440-326-4800 Website link: http://www.lcooa.org/ ​ North Ridgeville Senior Center 440-353-0828 Website link: http://www.nridgeville.org/SeniorCenter.aspx

Columbia Community Foundation 440-236-8000 Website link: https://thecolumbiacommunityfoundation.org/ ​ The Columbia Historical Society Website link: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHistoricalSociety/ Hot Stove T-Ball, Baseball & Fastpitch Softball Website link: https://www.columbiahotstove.com/home ​ Columbia Youth Soccer Website link: https://columbiayouthsoccer.org/ ​ Columbia Youth Basketball Website link: TBD ​ Columbia Youth Football & Cheer Website link: ...

Columbia Station Post Office 440-236-5433 Website link: https://tools.usps.com/locations/details/1358792 Columbia Town Hall 440-236-8802 Website link: http://www.columbiatwp.us/ ​ Columbia Township Fire Department 440-236-8812 Dial 911 in Case of Emergency Website link: https://www.facebook.com/ColTwpFire ​ Find Food Assistance Be added to the text list for mobile pantries near you, send zip code or county to 440-467-4353 Website link: www.freshtrak.com Columbia Food B

Lorain County has a new alerting system! You may subscribe by texting LORAINCO to 24639 or by scanning the QR Code at the bottom of this page. Please note that alerts will come from 24639 for texts and (206) 536-3695 (Seattle, WA) for voice messages. Please save these to your phone as a new contact with CodeRED or Lorain County Alerts. It is very important that you sign up for a new account even if you are already receiving messages as this will allow you to create a usernam