As the freshness of spring continues to embrace Mentor, the city gears up for a season of maintenance, merriment, and municipal responsibilities. Starting April 7, Mentor residents can set out 12 units of yard waste each week as the city's 2025 yard waste collection program begins.
Adhering to guidelines, each unit should be notably less bulky than 35 lbs., with a bundled brush not exceeding three inches in diameter and efficiently cut into neat four-foot lengths. Grass clippings, plants, leaves, small twigs, hedge trimmings, and similar garden refuse must find their way into paper yard waste bags or thoroughly labeled rigid containers, the latter having expertly drilled holes for water to escape.
Amid the domestic routines of spring, Mentor offers an unequivocal twist for its adult populace with the Adult Flashlight Dash — a nocturnal egg hunt meant solely for those over 21. Prospective participants must secure their spot, as no walk-ins are allowed by calling (440) 974-5720 to pre-register. On event day, adults will sprint across the practice range, flashlights in hand, seeking the bounty of 4,000 hidden eggs, with over 100 containing "really great prizes," as the City of Mentor reported. The evening balances the thrill of the hunt with casual snacks, and adult beverages are on offer for purchase.
The relentless march of time heralds the arrival of April 15; in Mentor, that date is synonymous with the deadline for municipal taxes. Residents and businesses alike must prepare their 2025 Mentor Municipal Tax forms or Exemption forms by this mid-month date. Convenience is key, as filings can be accomplished through the RITA website, a hub for all tax-related processes from payments to checking refund statuses. For detailed information, those interested can navigate to "www.ritaohio.com" to find the resources they need.
