The ground is thawing and sprouts are beginning to shoot up from the soil. The first day of spring will be here before we know it, and SWACO is also going through a period of growth. The agency announced this week that it will be remodeling its existing administrative office building into a new, expansive Education Center for the public. The new facility will be more than 8,600 square feet and include state-of-the-art interactive exhibits and flexible classroom space for the many class field trips, scout groups, church groups, senior centers, and public tours that visit the landfill each year. Concurrently, SWACO will be breaking ground on a new Administrative Office Building this month with a projected move-in date for both facilities sometime in the middle of 2027. The renovated space and new building addition are being designed as sustainability-forward facilities that, once completed and operational, are expected to achieve net zero energy and a minimum of LEED Silver certification. Click HERE to learn more.
Spring is also a time of renewal for many of us in our own homes. Click HERE for tips and tricks, best practices, and advice on tackling the clutter in your closets, garages, junk drawers, and more.
Recycle Right Webinar
Sign on to this month’s Recycle Right webinar for tips and tricks for sustainable spring cleaning. This is the perfect time to rethink what stays, what goes, and what can be recycled. This one-hour webinar will stream at noon on March 25th and help take the mystery out of recycling right. Register HERE.
Take A Tour Of The Landfill
Did you know that you can visit the Franklin County landfill? Join us for a free public tour to learn how SWACO safely manages all of our community’s waste and the actions you can take to reduce your reliance on the landfill by reusing, recycling, and composting. Click HERE to register for the March 28th tour.
SWACO Investing In The Future
It’s not too late to apply for the annual SWACO scholarship for local students studying for a career in the waste management industry. Click HERE for more information about the $10,000 scholarship for students majoring in fields such as Environmental Science or Engineering.
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Tune In For The WastED Podcast
WastED is SWACO’s monthly waste and recycling education podcast hosted by Joe Lombardi and Hanna Greer-Brown, and featuring guests that offer insights into regional efforts helping to push sustainability forward in central Ohio. This month’s episode is all about how the SWACO Scholarship Program lowers college costs and builds careers. Click HERE to listen or find it wherever you get your podcasts.
