Recycle Right
Learn where to donate, recycle, compost, or dispose of your unwanted items.
make A Difference
Your efforts can make a big impact on your environment and community.
How do I Get Started?
Learn where to donate, compost, recycle and dispose of your unwanted items.
What do you want to recycle?
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Introducing the Opportunity
By improving your recycling habits, we reduce the community’s reliance on the landfill and to increase waste diversion activities such as reuse, recycling and composting.
Over a million tons
Franklin County residents and businesses landfill over a million tons of material annually.
76% Potential to be Diverted
Three-fourths of all items that are sent to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill have the potential to be reused, recycled or composted.
RECYCLING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. WHEN WE RECYCLE RIGHT, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY.
Recycle Right
Learn about what’s recyclable, why, and how to Recycle Right. Learn how!
Circular Ohio
Recycling contributes to the Ohio economy in surprising ways. Find out more about the economic impact!
Recycling Quiz
How much do you know about recycling? Test your knowledge and share your results with friends!
signage made easy
Use the Signmaker Tool to print premade or custom signs to help guide recycling and waste reduction.
Get Started
Recycling has never been more important. Find out what common household items can and can’t be recycled.
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO RECYCLE. IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT.
Paper & Cardboard
Did you know that 30% of the materials in the Franklin County sanitary landfill is paper or cardboard? Before recycling please flatten boxes.
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO RECYCLE. IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT.
Plastic Bottles & Containers
All plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, cups, and clear clamshell containers can be recycled. Please place both the caps and lids back on the container and rise out with water necessary.
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO RECYCLE. IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT.
Glass Bottles & Jars
All colors of glass are accepted in Franklin County curbside and drop-off programs.
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO RECYCLE. IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT.
Metal Cans
Steel and aluminum cans are accepted for recycling. Empty aerosol cans are also accepted as long as the tip has been removed.
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO RECYCLE. IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT.
Cartons
Cartons such as milk, broth and juice boxes are accepted. Please empty and remove straws and lids.
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO RECYCLE. IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT.
Cups
Paper, plastic and aluminum cups are accepted for recycling. Empty and remove straws.
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO RECYCLE. IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT.
FIND RECYCLING, REUSE AND COMPOSTING OPTIONS IN CENTRAL OHIO
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about items you can’t recycle, what goes into the recycling process, and more.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
Paper such as junk mail, newspaper, magazines, office and school paper can be recycled.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
Cardboard boxes take up a lot of space. Breaking them down, or flattening them before placing them in the curbside or drop off container saves space and creates additional capacity to recycle even more items.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
Paper, plastic and aluminum cups are accepted for recycling. Cups should be empty and straws removed.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
All glass bottles and jars are accepted regardless of their color.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
More and more products are being packaged in cartons. Did you know that cartons for milk, broth and juice can be recycled?
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
On average, every resident throws away 4-5 pounds of material each day, including clothing, furniture, and other items that could be donated easily.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
Even aerosol can be recycled, as long as they haven’t contained something hazardous, like insect killer. Tips should be removed.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
Fifteen percent (15%) of landfill material in Franklin County is food scraps, adding to the amount of material that could be diverted each year through composting or recycling.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
All plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, cups, and clear clamshell containers can be recycled.
How Well Do You Know Your Recycling?
Learn a quick tip about each item and then take our Recycle Right Quiz.
Did you know that recycling is also good for our economy? Central Ohio is home to 372 businesses involved in the recycling industry with more than 5,000 workers.
Make a Difference
When you recycle right, you really do make a difference. By recycling your materials, you help to reduce pollution, contribute to clean water, conserve limited natural resources, support jobs and local businesses and reduce central Ohio’s reliance on landfills.
Tips & Resources
Find tips & resources to help you recycle right and make a difference.
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Recycling String Lights and Other Electronic Waste Is a Bright Idea during Holidays or Any Time of the Year
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Gain Sustainability Without Losing Any Holiday Cheer
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Event Waste Reduction Best Practices Guide
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End of Life Clothing Recycling Locations
Contact Us
Have questions?
Send us a message today.
4239 London Groveport Road
Grove City, OH 43123
P: 614-871-5100
E: info@swaco.org
Visit our calendar to view all of the upcoming community recycling meetings and events.
