The listing of any of these organizations by SWACO on this website is not an endorsement of any particular business or organization over another. SWACO is not responsible or liable for the collections, operations, processing, policies, disposal or transportation of recyclable materials by any of the listed organizations. If you have any questions about the services provided by those listed, SWACO urges you to ask those questions before turning over your equipment for recycling.
What do I do with my bulk pick-up items?
Please contact the city that you live in for how to dispose of bulk items. City of Columbus residents can contact 645-3111.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
1930 McKinley Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43222
614-276-9617
Takes all appliances and refrigerators with Freon
$15.00 fee for Freon removal
Drop off only – they do not pick up
Bargain House
2686 Westerville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43224
614-279-6416
Takes all appliances and refrigerators with Freon
Drop off is free
Pick up fee of $29.50 if inside I-270
Pick up fee of $39.50 if outside I-270
Additional fee may apply if appliance is in basement or difficult location
Joyce Iron & Metal
1283 Joyce Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43219
614-299-4175
Takes all appliances and refrigerators without Freon
Phillips Services
2205 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43207
614-443-0518
Takes all appliances and refrigerators without Freon
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, Furniture Bank of Central Ohio offers a free pickup service. Call them at 614-272-9544 or log onto www.furniturebankcoh.org
Office Furniture
King Business Interiors Inc.
6155 Huntley Rd, Suite D, Columbus, OH 43229
614-430-0020
King Business Interiors accepts gently used office furniture for redistribution to non-profits. All items need to be evaluated before accepted. For further information please contact
Darla King:
darlaking@kbiinc.com
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?
Dedicated loads of Yard Waste are banned from SWACO’s Franklin County Landfill by state law. 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.
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. (accepts CD's by mail)
22000 AOL Way
Dulles, VA 20166
800-605-4297
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.RumpkeRecycling.com
Is there any place to dispose of wire hangers?
Please Check with your local dry cleaner.
What can I do with my computers, cartridges, cell phones and TVs?
Recycle Computers and TVs'
Cell Phones:
www.smartrecycle.com/partners.php?recordID=15
www.thinkrecycle.com
Printer Cartridges Smart Recycle:
www.smartrecycle.com/partners.php?recordID=15
www.thinkrecycle.com
www.cartridgeworldusa.com
What about Arts & Crafts material?
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
Can I recycle 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: www.planetaid.org
Donate 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.
How can I recycle Polystyrene (Styrofoam)?
Phoenix Recycling
2040 S. Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43207
tel: 614-226-9617
fax: 614-626-4965
email: phoenix@plasticscrap.us
web: www.plasticscrap.us
Accepts all Polystyrene (Styrofoam), except used food containers.