School Recycling Champion Program

The School Recycling Champion program was created to assist schools in Franklin County, Ohio begin or improve their recycling programs. The program is designed to help schools build a successful, sustainable, comprehensive program that can serve as a model to other schools within or outside of the school district.

Curious how your school can receive FREE recycling containers?

Join the School Recycling Champion Program and our dedicated School Programs Administrator will walk you through the phases below.

School Recycling Champion Badge
Recycling Champion Phases

Upon completion of the program, schools will receive recognition as a School Recycling Champion with an award, window decal, and media promotion.

Please email [email protected] with questions.

Complete the application form below, and a SWACO representative will contact you within 1 week.

School Recycling Champion Application

  • Your school or at least 50% of the school district MUST be in Franklin County to qualify.
  • Your principal/ administrator must be aware and supportive of your application to the School Recycling Champion Program.
  • After reviewing your application, SWACO will contact you to discuss the next steps.
  • The following personnel are eligible to complete this form: teachers, administrators, or other school representatives. Interested students must have a school representative apply.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Name(Required)
Who is the point of contact going to be?
Write N/A if not applicable.
School Type(Required)

School Adress(Required)
Please input the principal's name, phone and email address.
I acknowledge that my principal/ administrator is aware that I am applying to the School Recycling Champion Program and is in support.(Required)
Approximate number including all special classrooms used.
Approximate.
Approximate.
Does your school currently recycle at all?(Required)
Which hauler picks up your recycling?(Required)
If unsure, please find out before submitting your application.

If you are unsure, please check the recycling dumpster and/or the hauler website for the materials.
What are you interested in?(Required)
Select all that apply.
How did you hear about SWACO’s School Recycling Champion Program?(Required)

Would you like to be added to our newsletter list(s)?(Required)
Check all that apply?

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