Do you find yourself sharing sustainably tips with friends and neighbors or brainstorming new ways to keep waste out of the landfill? You might be a great fit for SWACO’s new 3Rs Ambassadors program! Organized around the guiding principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycling, 3Rs is a volunteer ambassador program in which members of the community can participate in a flexible six-week training program and then join SWACO team members as we share recycling, composting, and other sustainability education throughout the community. The program is designed to fit around your busy schedule and offers a behind-the-scenes look at waste reduction in central Ohio, including facility tours and expert insights into the programs that help reduce waste. After completing the training, the 3Rs Ambassadors put what they’ve learned into action through at least 20 hours of volunteer service throughout the year.
If that sounds like a great time to you, click HERE to learn more and apply today.
Pharmaceutical Takeback Day is October 24th
Many of us have old prescription medicine at home in a drawer or medicine cabinet, and we know that it can be a danger to our family members or even pets, but do you know how to properly dispose of it? It’s best not to throw it in the trash or down the drain. Instead, you can take it to one of the many locations around Franklin County that will be participating in National Drug Takeback Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on October 24th. Click below to learn more or find a takeback location near you.
There’s Still Time To Recycle Your Old Mattress
Do you have an old mattress or box spring that you need to get rid of? Through the end of November, you can drop them off at SWACO’s Recycling Convenience Center on Jackson Pike and rest easy knowing that they will be responsibly recycled. All sizes of mattresses and materials are accepted (no waterbeds), but they must be dry and free of bedbugs, mold, blood, or other excessive staining. Rips, tears, and mild dirt or staining are okay. Click below to learn more!
Upcoming Events
Repair and Reuse
This fall is a great time to look for ways to repair and reuse items around your house instead of throwing them away. Check out the SWACO events calendar to learn about a number of great opportunities like the Costume Make and Mend Studio in Reynoldsburg, the Upper Arlington Costume Swap, and Repair Café events coming up in Bexley and Westerville.
Sustainable Fall Webinar
Make the most of this fall with our sustainable fall bucket list! Tune in to this month’s Recycle Right webinar for some ideas on how to maximize the season without the waste! From low-waste party planning, to low-waste Halloween guidance – learn how to make the most out of the weather in a way the protects the season for years to come. Register HERE.
Free Landfill Tour
Did you know that you can tour the Franklin County landfill? Join us on Saturday, October 17th for a fun and informative tour of the landfill to learn all about how SWACO safely manages all of our community’s waste, as well as some of the actions that you can take to help reduce your reliance on the landfill by reusing, recycling, and composting. This free tour takes about 90 minutes, half in a classroom setting and half actually driving through the landfill with a tour guide. The tour is open to any Franklin County resident over the age of six years old, so click HERE to register today!
