The Systems Behind a Sanitary Landfill
One of the most essential duties of a sanitary landfill is containing waste in a way that does not compromise the health […]
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Where Does the Leachate Go? Inside SWACO’s Water Management System
Managing a landfill involves far more than the disposal of solid waste. Rainfall and moisture that passing through waste layers generate leachate,
What Happens to Waste When it Arrives at the Landfill?
Across 41 communities in Central Ohio, 5,000 tons of waste from businesses and residents comes to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (FCSL) every day. But what happens to this waste after
SWACO’s Alternative Fuel Fleet
From landfill gas to electric equipment, SWACO is building a cleaner, greener fleet powered by alternative fuels and real-world sustainability solutions.
Full Circle: How The Lifecycle of Tires at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill
A tire has a beginning, a middle and an end. At the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill, that arc plays out
Fleet In Action
The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill operates six days a week for most of the year, running a highly coordinated operation
Giving Snow Day A New Perspective
When Franklin County reaches a Level 3 snow emergency and flakes pile up across central Ohio, most residents think about
SWACO Transfer Stations: Strategic Infrastructure Supporting Central Ohio’s Waste Management
All municipal solid waste generated within Franklin County is disposed of at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill in Grove City.
Where the Scale Matters: Inside SWACO’s Scale and Weighing Technology
In today’s evolving waste industry, where data and efficiency drive sustainability, SWACO is using precision scale technology to better understand
SWACO Enhances Disposal Facilities with Fire Detection Technology
October is Fire Prevention Month, and SWACO is marking the occasion with new technology to protect employees, haulers and the
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
One Man’s Trash
The SWACO landfill in Grove City has been depositing Greater Columbus’ trash since 1989, and its open to the public