Recycle Right

Recycle Right

Learn about what's recyclable, why and how to Recycle Right.

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Make a Difference

Your efforts can make a big impact on your environment and community.

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How Do I Get Started?

Learn where to donate, recycle, compost or dispose of your unwanted items.

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Introducing the Opportunity


By improving your recycling habits, Franklin County can reach a 75% recycling rate by 2032.

54% Recycling Rate

Franklin County’s rate of recycling exceeds the national average yet we can do better!

Over a million tons

Franklin County residents and businesses landfill over a million tons of material annually.

76% could be recycled

Over 76% of the material in the landfill could be recycled or composted.

Recycling has never been easier. When we recycle right, we can make a difference for our environment and community.

Find Recycling, Reuse and Composting Options in Central Ohio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to all your questions about items you can't recycle, what goes into the recycling process, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How well do you know your recycling?

Hover over an image below to learn a quick tip about each item. Then take our Recycle Right Quiz.


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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.

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Tips & Resources

Find tips & resources to help you recycle right and make a difference.

Recycle String Lights and Other Holiday E-Waste

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SWACO & Columbus Unveil New Public Recycling Convenience Centers on America Recycles Day

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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle this Memorial Day

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‘Tis the Season to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

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