SWACO: Disposal Information

City of Columbus bulk pick-up phone: 645-3111

What do I do with it?

What do I do with my recyclables?
If you're a resident of Franklin County, there may be a curbside collection service for household recyclables in your community. Most of these programs will accept glass and plastic bottles and containers, cardboard, newspaper, and aluminum cans. Click here to see a list of phone numbers to call for curbside collection in your community. If your community does not offer curbside collection, see the list to the right for drop-box locations in the City of Columbus. Click here for a map of these drop-box locations.

What do I do with my old appliances?
On July 27, 1992, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Sanitary Landfill began segregating and recycling appliances. An additional disposal fee is charged to cover the extra labor and recycling costs. Residents can take their unwanted appliances directly to:

• Central City Auto Parts, 276-9617
• Bargain House, 279-6416.

(Bargain House offers pick-up for appliances with freon for a fee.) City of Columbus residents should call bulk pick-up at 645-3111. (Please Note that the City of Columbus will not pick up appliances with Freon).

What do I do with old furniture?
If you have furniture that is in usable condition or old appliances that are still in working order, MAP Furniture Bank offers a free pickup service. Call them at 614-272-9544 or log onto www.mapfurniturebank.org

What do I do with my old car battery?
State law bans lead acid batteries from landfill disposal. You can dispose of your lead acid batteries at many auto service centers and places where you purchase auto batteries.

What do I do with my old tires?
State law prohibits the disposal of whole or shredded tires. SWACO is currently researching the recycling potential and energy value of scrap tires. We recommend you pay the small fee charged to dispose of your tires when purchasing new tires for your vehicle. At this time, the only authorized tire disposal facility is:
Liberty Tires located at 2829 Jackson Pike. Call 614-871-8097 for information.

What do I do with my old paint, paint thinner, pesticides, or cleansers?
Household hazardous wastes are materials used in the home that can cause injury or are harmful if disposed of improperly. When you purchase items that may create household hazardous waste, SWACO recommends that you buy only what you need, try to use it all up, and donate any leftovers to a school, charity, or friend. Click here to access information on SWACO’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center as well as mobile collections throughout Franklin County.

What do I do with my used motor oil?
Used motor oil should not be put into household garbage, dumped on the ground or poured down the drain. Check with your local garage or oil change station for more information about disposal or visit the SWACO HHW for more information.

What do I do with my yard waste?
Try backyard composting! A compost pile or bin is a great way to recycle yard waste and enhance your home's gardens. Also, many Franklin County communities offer curbside yard waste collection services. Call your local government offices to determine whether your community offers this service. Residents in Franklin County can also take their leaves, grass and brush (free of charge) to either of the SWACO contracted compost facilities:
• 2850 Rohr Road, Groveport, (614) 491-0868
• 4120 Roberts Road (Next to Upper Arlington Service Department)
For free disposal of trees and bushes only:
The City of Columbus Compost Facility,
7000 Jackson Pike
Lockbourne, Ohio 43137,
(614) 645-3153. Dedicated loads of Yard Waste are banned from SWACO’s Franklin County Landfill by state law.

For additional yard waste disposal sites:www.refuse.ci.columbus.oh.us/yardwaste.htm

What can I do with my books?
Visit www.book-destruction.com to recycle your old books.

Is there somewhere I can dispose of CDs and DVDs?
America Online Attn: Mail Room/Recycling Dept. 22000 AOL Way, Dulles, VA 20166 800-605-4297 (accepts CDs by mail) Ecodisk Professional Services

www.ecodisk.com
800-797-SOFT
VCR Tapes/CD recycling and information destruction service. Fee charged.
Eco Media
800-959-5156 ext.8882
Recycling and information destruction service for all audio and video media. Fee charged.

Endeav-Tech
endeavtech.netfirms.com
912 Grantland Avenue
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Recycled CDs and DVDs, no fee, but all shipments must be prepaid by sender.

Greendisk
www.greendisk.com
Visit website for information and shipping label download.

What do I do with building, construction and demolition materials?
New & used Building Supplies: Habitat for Humanity Restore 3140 Westerville Rd. Columbus, 43224 614-364-7025
www.habitat-columbus.org

Construction & Demolition materials:
Frank Road C & D
2230 Brown Road
Columbus, Ohio
614-539-3722
www.frankroadc-d.com

Scotts landfill
1377 Harmon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio
614-443-7134

Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Phone: 1-888-Rumpke1
www.Rumpke.com
www.RumpkeRecycling.com

Is there any place to dispose of wire hangers?
Check with your local dry cleaner.

What can I do with my computers, cell phones and TVs?

What Can I Do With My Computers and TVs?

For cell phones see:
www.smartrecycle.com/partners.php?recordID=15
www.thinkrecycle.com

Printer Cartridges Smart Recycle:
www.smartrecycle.com/partners.php?recordID=15
www.thinkrecycle.com

Cartridge Recycling:
www.cartridgeworldusa.com

Arts & Crafts:
The Waste Not Center is a program of Central Ohio Sustainability Alliance (COSA). The Center receives donations from businesses of supplies that would otherwise be discarded and makes them available to teachers, artists and others for various types of projects. (The Waste Not program was originally the SWACO project: re:ART & More)
www.wastenotcenter.org

Clothing and Shoes:
Planet Aid 4720 Groves Road Columbus, Ohio 43232 Call 614.598.6422 for locations. Planet Aid is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the environment and creating sustainable development in Africa and Asia. We collect and recycle used clothing and shoes in 19 states in the USA. Items donated to Planet Aid are resold and proceeds are used to support education, community development and HIV/AIDS programs in Africa and Asia. We partner with individuals, schools, organizations, companies and government agencies to inform about and contribute to community based development. Website: planetaid.org

Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
Project Description: Inmates incarcerated in several Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s (ODRC) institutions create and sew sleeping bags for the Ohio’s homeless population from donated material and scrap fabric.

Donations: New of gently used fabric and scrap fabric, functional sewing equipment (commercial and non-commercial), sewing supplies including needles, thread, stuffing (i.e. used in pillow), yarn and knitting/crocheting needles.

Drop Off Location: Donations are accepted at the ODRC Central Office located at 770 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio, directly across from Mount Carmel West Hospital (enter from the rear of the building). Drop off hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm. Please call to make arrangements.

Contact: Please contact Roni Burkes by phone at (614)752-1091 or by email at ronette.burkes@odrc.state.oh.us. Please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov and connect to the Community Service link.