Annually, Franklin County residents and businesses send over a million tons of material to the Franklin County Landfill. Even more surprising is that nearly 76% of all the material in the landfill could have been recycled or composted.
By taking just a few minutes to recycle right, you help to reduce pollution, contribute to clean water, conserve limited natural resources and reduce central Ohio’s reliance on landfills.
It’s not enough just to recycle. It’s also important to recycle right. In Franklin County, there are six material types that are currently accepted for household recycling.
Please flatten
Lids and labels accepted
All colors accepted
Remove aerosol tips
Rinse and remove lids and straws
Empty & remove straws
Keep items loose; don’t bag them.
Everything else should be reused, donated, composted or disposed of safely.
Avoid putting these items in with your recycling:
Putting unaccepted items into your recycling container can cause delays, put recycling workers at risk, and add expense to recycling.
Need to dispose of one of these items? We’ve got you covered. Find out what to do.
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Request a tourIn Franklin County, curbside recycling service is available to over 96% of households and SWACO operates 50 recycling drop-off locations for residents and businesses without recycling services. To find information about a curbside program or find a drop-off location close to you, see the links below.
Community Curbside Programs SWACO Recycling Drop-off LocationsLearn about what’s recyclable, why, and how to Recycle Right. Learn how!
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Have a question about what’s accepted or not accepted for recycling in Franklin County? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Frequently Asked QuestionsOur Recycling and Reuse Search Tool connects you with hundreds of locations to find the best place to donate, recycle, compost or safely dispose of a wide range of items.
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