Unaccepted Waste

These types of solid waste are not accepted at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill:
  • Appliances with Freon
  • Asbestos
  • Chemotherapeutic waste
  • 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"
  • Explosive and ordnance materials
  • Gas cylinders, unless empty and delivered separate from other solid waste
  • Hazardous waste
  • Infectious/pathological or biological waste. For more information regarding the Authority's "Medical Waste Disposal Policy" call 614-871-5100.
  • Liquid waste, including motor oil and water-based paint*
  • Lead acid batteries
  • Motor vehicles and major motor vehicle parts such as:
    • Agricultural and farm machinery and equipment
    • Frames
    • Large equipment or machinery
    • Marine vessels and major parts thereof
    • Rear ends
    • Springs and fenders
    • Transmissions
  • Petroleum contaminated soils, (May be accepted with approval of Executive Director)
  • Radioactive materials
  • TVs, Computers and other Electronic Waste
  • Whole or shredded tires
  • Yard waste (leaves, grass, shrubs, trees)
* Water-based paints must be dried out before being disposed of in the landfill.