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1. Can residents deliver waste to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (FCSL)?

Yes, residents may bring waste to the FCSL. All loads must be tarped. As of April 1, 2017 the tipping fee was reduced to $39.75 per ton. Residents pay a $5.00 minimum and the tipping fee is prorated for loads weighing less than 1 ton.

2. What are your hours of operation?

Landfill hours are 5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:00 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays and all major holidays.

3. Where are you located?

The Landfill is located at 3851 London Groveport Rd., Grove City, OH 43123. View a map of the 

Franklin County Sanitary Landfill.

4. How much does it cost to dispose of material in the landfill?

The tipping fee is $39.75 per ton. Residents pay a $5 minimum and the tipping fee is prorated for loads weighing less than 1 ton. View Landfill rates.

5. Do you accept credit/debit cards?

SWACO accepts VISA, Discover, and/or MasterCard credit and debit cards. We also accept checks provided with government issued photo identification. Commercial Customers may contact SWACO's Finance Department at 614-871-5100 to inquire about obtaining a 

SWACO Charge Account.

6. What type of waste is accepted?

We accept general solid waste, including furniture, carpeting, and general household trash. However we urge you to reuse and donate or recycle as much as possible before bringing items to the landfill. We do not accept yard waste, liquids, or anything hazardous. 

7. Can I dispose of tires and appliances at the FCSL?

SWACO does not accept dedicated loads of tires. Tires that are incidentally included with other solid wastes are accepted for a charge of $5 per tire or $50 for large truck tires.

Appliances are accepted for a charge of $20 for each appliance. However the Freon must be removed from the appliance by a licensed Freon recycler. The appliance must be tagged by the recycler as “Freon free.”

8. I am a commercial hauler. What do I need to do in order to dispose of waste at the landfill?

All commercial haulers and businesses must display a hauling permit issued by the Franklin County Public Health. Contact them at 614-525-3160.

Contact SWACO's Finance Department at 614-871-5100 to register your vehicle(s) and obtain disposal payment information.

Franklin County Public Health Website

9. I do not live in your area - are there other places closer to me?

If you do not live in Franklin County, please consider calling your County for disposal options. SWACO serves 41 communities in the Solid Waste District. If you live outside of the District and want to dispose of waste at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (FCSL), additional rates may apply.

Commercial haulers can only use one of the three SWACO transfer stations. Due to safety concerns, residents cannot use SWACO transfer stations. For more information contact 614-871-5100. SWACO Community Map (PDF)