Landfill News

Discover updates and what's going on at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill by reviewing SWACO-published articles and articles where SWACO was featured in the news!

SWACO’s Alternative Fuel Fleet

From landfill gas to electric equipment, SWACO is building a cleaner, greener fleet powered by alternative fuels and real-world sustainability solutions.
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Full Circle: How The Lifecycle of Tires at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill

A tire has a beginning, a middle and an end. At the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill, that arc plays out […]
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Fleet In Action

The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill operates six days a week for most of the year, running a highly coordinated operation […]
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Giving Snow Day A New Perspective

When Franklin County reaches a Level 3 snow emergency and flakes pile up across central Ohio, most residents think about […]
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SWACO Transfer Stations: Strategic Infrastructure Supporting Central Ohio’s Waste Management

All municipal solid waste generated within Franklin County is disposed of at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill in Grove City. […]
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Where the Scale Matters: Inside SWACO’s Scale and Weighing Technology

In today’s evolving waste industry, where data and efficiency drive sustainability, SWACO is using precision scale technology to better understand […]
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SWACO Enhances Disposal Facilities with Fire Detection Technology

October is Fire Prevention Month, and SWACO is marking the occasion with new technology to protect employees, haulers and the […]
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Planning Ahead: Almost Half a Century in the Making

What’s the longest you’ve ever planned for something in advance? One week? One month? One year? How about the next […]
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One Man’s Trash

The SWACO landfill in Grove City has been depositing Greater Columbus’ trash since 1989, and its open to the public […]
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Curbing waste in the Buckeye State

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio drives diversion through sweeping initiatives to reduce waste and prolong the life of […]
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