Welcome to SWACO Education

SWACO offers a number of environmental programs and resources to Franklin County teachers, students and residents.



Tour the Landfill:
Are you looking for a different type of field trip that students are sure to remember and learn valuable environmental and ecological lessons from? Come and tour the landfill.
Learn more here.

Download Classroom Activites:
Activities focus on solid waste reduction and resource conservation Learn more here.

Teacher Assistance and Resources:
The SWACO library has been donated to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center.
Learn more here.

Kids Corner:
Click here to play games and download a cartoon.

SWACO Grants Program:
For more information on how to apply for a SWACO Grant
click here.

For More information:
Kristi Higginbotham, Environmental Education Manager
kristi.higginbotham@swaco.org
614-871-5100

Location:
4239 London-Groveport Rd
Grove City, Ohio 43123
614-871-5100

Administrative Office Hours Only:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Major Holidays

Directions:

From downtown Columbus, take Interstate 71 South towards Grove City. Take Exit No. 97 ( London- Groveport Road) and turn right. The SWACO Administration Office Building is located at the corner of London-Groveport Road and Young Road, about 1 mile from the interstate.


SWACO Mission
Manage the District municipal solid waste stream to achieve environmentally responsible and cost-effective disposal, treat solid waste as a resource capable of yielding recovered materials and energy, reduce reliance on landfilling, and plan future disposal capacity for the District.

SWACO Guiding Principles:

  • Focus on the use of technically viable and economically sound technologies.
  • Utilize proven business principles in the management of District programs and projects.
  • Promote public awareness and knowledge concerning effective and efficient management of the District municipal solid waste stream.
  • Assure that all initiatives involving outside private or public sector partners identify and incorporate mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Support waste reduction, recycling, and reuse programs and technologies that will be both environmentally and economically sustainable.