Tackle Sustainability This Football Season
Football season is a time for Friday night lights and barbecue. It is also a season filled with single-use plastic […]
2025: Q3 Business Newsletters
You Can Donate Or Compost Rejected Food Loads Instead of Taking Them To The Landfill If you’re a shipper or
SWACO Awards Scholarships to Local Students
As students across the Solid Waste District head back to the classroom this month, two central Ohio graduates have been
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
Back-to-School with SWACO
It is officially back to school season, and whether you are stocking up on school supplies or adjusting to a
August 2025 Newsletter (Q3)
SWACO’s School Recycling Champion program provides free recycling containers for schools in Franklin County and educational resources to help schools
Recycling, Shopping and Sustainability
It’s not always easy to know what can go in your household recycling bin, what needs to be dropped off
One Man’s Trash
The SWACO landfill in Grove City has been depositing Greater Columbus’ trash since 1989, and its open to the public
SWACO Grants, Programs and Events Help You Reduce Waste
SWACO offers several funding opportunities to support waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting in Franklin County and is currently accepting
Are you Summering Sustainably?
Enroll in a free online course or Franklin Soil and Water workshop to receive a $70 rebate on an amazing
Summer Is A Wonderful Time To Renew Your Commitment To Sustainability
Whether you’re practicing Plastic Free July, taking part in the Zero-Waste Challenge with the Columbus Zoo, or participating in SWACO’s own Choose To Reuse campaign,
Plastic Free July: Make a Local Impact on the Global Movement
As part of the Choose To Reuse initiative announced in April, SWACO is encouraging Franklin County residents to go plastic