Landfill

The SWACO Franklin County Sanitary Landfill is located south of Downtown Columbus at Exit 97 of Interstate 71 in Jackson Township, Ohio. The Landfill is a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSW) and accepts most household wastes. The Landfill is owned and operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio and serves the residents and businesses of the Solid Waste District. The SWACO district consists of all of Franklin County and portions of surrounding counties to the extent those municipalities with the majority of their population in Franklin County extending into adjacent counties.

Unacceptable Materials

These types of solid waste are NOT ACCEPTED at the Sanitary Landfill:
  • Infectious/pathological or biological waste. For more information regarding the Authority's "Medical Waste Disposal Policy" call 614-871-5100.
  • We will not accept appliances with Freon
  • Chemotherapeutic waste
  • Radioactive materials
  • Hazardous waste
  • Explosive and ordnance materials
  • Drums, barrels, buckets and other containers unless lids have been removed and interiors are cleaned and free of residue in accordance with The Authority's "Empty Container Policy".
  • Liquid waste, including motor oil and paint
  • Asbestos
  • Yard waste( leaves, grass, shrubs, trees )
  • Whole or shredded tires
  • Lead acid batteries
  • Motor vehicles and major motor vehicle parts such as transmissions, rear ends, frames, springs and fenders, agricultural and farm machinery and equipment, marine vessels and major parts thereof, and any other types of large equipment or machinery
  • Gas cylinders, unless empty and delivered separate from other solid waste
  • Petroleum contaminated soils*

* (May be accepted with approval of Executive Director)

Location
Landfill Facility
3851 London-Groveport Rd
Grove City, Ohio 43123
614-871-5100

For the Most Current
Update of Hours of Operation


Directions
From downtown Columbus, take Interstate 71 South towards Grove City. Exit the Interstate at exit No. 97 ( London-Groveport Road ) and turn right. The entrance to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill is located on the left (South) side of the road approximately ½ mile from the interstate.

Rates (Effective August 1, 2009)
$36.75 per ton with a $5.00 minimum charge
$5.00 additional for each tire
$50.00 additional for each large tire
$20.00 additional for each white good

Out of District waste: $37.75 per ton


Special Waste Acceptance:
The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill does accept special wastes with prior approval. Please contact 871-5100
ext 139 and SWACO will be glad to assist you with your particular special waste needs.

Special Waste Hours *:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday & Major Holidays: Closed
(*unless other hours are specified in your approval letter )

• Special Waste Packet
• Waste Types and Analytical Requirements
• Animal Carcass Acceptance Policy


Payment Options

SWACO accepts the following major credit cards: