The Recycling Convenience Center is NOW OPEN and serving all Franklin County Residents
Recycling Options for Families Who Rent or Live in Multi-family Complexes
While on-site recycling programs for families and individuals residing in multi-family complexes in Franklin County are currently limited, SWACO does offer conveniently located and free-to-use drop-off recycling containers across the county.
The following items are accepted at SWACO’s Recycling Dro- Off locations:
- Cardboard and paper
- Carton containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal cans and cups
- Plastic bottles and containers
Enter your zip code to find a drop off location near you.
Special Items Accepted
The following items are accepted for drop off. Some fees apply.
The following items are accepted:
- Cardboard and paper
- Carton containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal cans and cups
- Plastic bottles and containers
Special Items
The following items are accepted:
- Appliances
- Batteries (household and car)
- Bicycles
- Books
- Clothing
- Computer monitors*
- Fats, oils and greases
- Fluorescent lightbulbs (including CFLS, Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs)
- Food waste
- Holiday live trees and greenery
- Household electronics
- Latex-based paint
- Oil-based paint and spray paint
- Paper documents for shredding
- Prescription pill bottles with lids (must be empty)
- Pumpkin and gourds (October 1 - December 14; items should be free of candles and paint)
- Select yard waste (branches, grass clippings, limbs, logs, untreated woodchips and brush)
- String lights
- Styrofoam packaging (packing peanuts and food containers NOT Accepted)
- Televisions*
- Tires*
- Used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters
- Yard signs including plastic, coroplast, and paper signs and their metal stands
Be sure to learn more about accepted items, fees and requirements for safe disposal by visiting our dedicated web page.