Disposal Information
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.




To view the locations of
Columbus City Schools Recycling Drop-Boxes


Residential Recycling Drop-Box Locations

Townships (8):

1. Brown Township
2491 Walker Road

2. Hamilton Township
State Route 317 and Lockbourne Road

3. Jackson Township
2620 London
Groveport Road

4. Prairie Township Fire Department
123 Inah Avenue

5. Plain Township
4585 Reynoldsburg
New Albany Road

6. Pleasant Township
5373 Norton Road

7. Hamilton Township Park
5333 Lockbourne Road

8. Prairie Township Fire Department
451 Hubbard Road

Fire Stations (15):
1. 2250 W. Broad Street
2. 3555 Fishinger Road
3. 3069 Parsons Avenue
4. 211 McNaughten Road
5. 2170 West Case Road
6. 2193 Frank Road
7. 4100 Sullivant Avenue
8. 5151 Little Turtle Way
9. 7560 Smokey Row Road
10. 440 Lazelle Road
11. 3675 Gender Road
12. 3240 McCutcheon Road
13. 5433 Fisher Road
14. 5305 Alkire Road
15. Mifflin Twp.-Station #131-485 Rocky Fork Blvd
Recreation Centers (11):
1. 1254 Briarwood Avenue
2. 1826 Lattimer Road
3. 4900 Olentangy River Rd.
4. 240 W. Oakland Avenue
5. 276 S. Nelson Road
6. 1189 Dennison Avenue
7. 1184 Barnett Road
8. 3923 N. High Street
(Whetstone Park)
9. 4900 Sawmill Road
10. 455 S. Westgate Avenue
11. 2801 Lockbourne Road
Kroger Stores (11):
1. 1630 Morse Road
2. 1350 N. High Street (Temporarily Closed due to Kroger Renovations)
3. 3637 S. Hight Street
4. 2525 Rome-Hilliard Road
5. 5727 Emporium Square

6. 1375 Chambers Road (Temporarily Closed due to Kroger Renovations)
7. 1585 Georgesville Road
8. 3675 E. Broad Street
9. 850 S. Hamilton Road
10. 6095 Gender Road
11. 150 W. Sycamore/Front St.
Home Depot Stores (3):
1. 6333 Cleveland Avenue
2. 2480 Brice Road
Metro Parks (5):
(Boxes located in maintenance
area unless noted otherwise)

1. Three Creeks Metro Park
3860 Bixby Rd.

2. Sharon Woods Metro Park
6911 S. Cleveland Ave.

3. Blacklick Woods Metro Park
6975 E. livingston Ave.
(Located in the Nature City Parking lot)

4. Blendon Woods Metro Park
4265 E. Dublin Granville Rd.
(Located in the Nature City Parking lot)

5. Highbanks Metro Park
9466 Columbus Pike/
U.S. Route 23 North

Other Locations (11):

1. Indianola Plaza
3600 Indianola Avenue

2. 867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
(King Arts Complex)

3. Meijer
5050 N. Hamilton Road

4. Meijer
6175 W. Sawmill Road

5. Newman Center
64 West Lane Avenue

6. Godman Guild
303 East 6th Ave.

7. The Phoenix Golf Links
3413 Jackson Pike

8. Grove City Service Dept.
3262 Ventura Blvd.
Grove City

9. The Big Splash
2803 Southwest Blvd.
Grove City

10. MCA (Urbancrest)
3500 1st Avenue
Grove City

11. Beta Theta Pi House
165 East 15th Avenue

Wal-Mart Locations (5):
Distribution Center
1. 3880 Southwest Blvd.

2. 1693 Stringtown Road

3. 1221 Georgesville Road
4. 3657 East Main Street

5. 3900 Morse Road