Environmental Health

D.U.M.P. Box Locations

The following D.U.M.P. box locations are permanent and accessible seven days a week:

 

Akron City Police Department

217 South High St., Akron, OH 44308

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Barberton City Police Department

576 W Park Ave., Barberton, OH 44203

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Bath Township Police Department

3864 W. Bath Rd., Akron, OH 44333

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Copley Police Department

1280 Sunset Dr., Copley, OH 44321

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Cuyahoga Falls Police Department

2310 Second St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

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Green - Sheriff Training Center

2825 Greensburg Rd., North Canton, OH 44720

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Hudson Police Department

36 South Oviatt St., Hudson, OH 44236

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Lakemore Police Department

1400 Main St., Suite B, Lakemore, OH 44250

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Macedonia Police Department

9691 Valley View Rd., Macedonia, Ohio 44056

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Munroe Falls Police Department

43 Munroe Falls Ave., Munroe Falls, OH 44262

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New Franklin Police Department

5611 Manchester Rd., Akron, Oh 44319

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Norton Fire Department

3380 Greenwich Rd., Norton, OH 44203

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Richfield Police Department

4450 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, Oh 44286

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Springfield Township Police Department

2465 Canfield Rd., Akron, OH  443012

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Stow Police Department

3800 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224

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Summa Health System - Akron Campus

525 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44304

Emergency Dept. Atrium (Corner of Forge and Fountain)

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Summa Health System - Barberton Campus

155 5th St. NE, Barberton, OH 44203

Emergency Dept. Atrium (Corner of 5th and E. Tuscarawas)

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Summa Health System - Green Campus

825 Franks Pwky., Uniontown, OH 44685

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Tallmadge Police Department

53 Northeast Ave., Tallmadge, Oh 44278

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Twinsburg Police Department

10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087

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Akron Children's Hospital**

Main Campus - 214 W. Bowery St., Akron, OH 44302

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Considine Bldg. - 215 W. Bowery St., Akron, OH 44302

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**These locations are not managed by SCPH.

 

 

Updated Nov. 3, 2023

Animal and Pest Control

What are Zoonotic diseases?

Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that are transmitted between humans and animals or pests. They can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. These germs can cause many different types of illnesses in people, ranging from mild to serious illness and even death. Summit County Public Health conducts inspections, surveillance, control efforts, and community outreach to help prevent these illnesses in our community.

How do germs spread between animals and people?

Solid Waste

Solid and Infectious Waste Inspections

As an Ohio EPA-approved health district, SCPH performs inspections of solid waste landfills, construction and demolition debris landfills, composting facilities, scrap tire facilities, solid waste transfer facilities and generators of infectious waste.

SCPH also investigates solid waste complaints involving illegal open dumping of solid waste, construction and demolition debris and scrap tires.

Emergency Preparedness

Disasters can happen anywhere.

Though natural disasters do not occur more frequently than they did 100 years ago, the number of people affected by them is increasing. Population growth and development of open space means these disasters can cause more damage.

Be Ready, Stay Ready.

There are steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family for an unexpected emergency. Browse this page for information about disaster preparedness and cleanup tips to help reduce the risk of illness that disaster conditions can bring.

Call 330-923-4891 for more info.

Medication Disposal

Dispose of your unused medications.

The D.U.M.P. program is designed to provide Summit County residents with a safe and easy option for disposing of unwanted medications.

safe. easy. anonymous.

Simply take the medicine to one of the many D.U.M.P. box locations in the county, and it will be safely destroyed, no questions asked.  The locations are accessible seven days a week.

Call 330-926-5600 for more information.

Find a Box Near You

Radon

What is radon?

Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil. The gas can accumulate in the air we breathe. Exposure to radon over a long period of time can lead to lung cancer.

Is there a safe level of radon?

Any radon level poses some health risk. While it is not possible to reduce radon to zero, the best approach is to lower the radon level as much as possible. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set the action level at 4 pCi/L (picocuries of radon per liter of air). At this level or higher, it is highly recommended to install a radon mitigation system to reduce the radon level. SCPH does not conduct radon testing, however, you can use the link below to search for local professionals who offer this service.

What are the health risks of radon?

Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers. Your risk for lung cancer increases with higher levels of radon and longer periods of exposure. It is estimated that 21,000 people die each year in the United States from lung cancer due to radon exposure. For smokers, the risk of getting lung cancer from radon exposure is higher than for non-smokers. Reducing smoking and radon exposure greatly reduces the risk of lung cancer.

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page updated 2/29/2024

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Please call 330-926-5600 for: 

  • General information on Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
  • Lead testing for house
  • HEPA vacuum loaner program
  • Case management for children with elevated lead level of 10+
  • Questions about blood lead test results
  • Lead poisoining prevention information
  • HUD Lead Home Rehab Grant Applications

 

LEAD IN THE HOME

Lead in Pregnancy

Lead and Children

Lead in Water

Resources

 

 

page updated 04-08-2025

    Healthy Homes

    Is your home a healthy home?

    People spend a lot of time inside their homes. The quality and condition of your housing can have a significant impact on your health. Some risk factors are easy to spot, and others can be more difficult to identify. Browse this page for Information and tips on how to maintain a healthy home and protect yourself and your family. 

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