SWACO also partners with local communities to offer several mobile collection events each year for Franklin County residents.
2026 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Mobile Collection Events
- April 11: City of Dublin (8 am - 1 pm)
- July 18: City of Columbus (8 am - 2 pm)
- Sept 26: City of Grove City (8 am - 1 pm)
- October 3: City of Westerville (8 am -2 pm)
2026 Electronics Collection Events
SWACO’s contracted vendors Columbus Micro Systems and AVAY to now host mobile collection events and partner with communities. Please visit their websites for information on hosting a mobile collection event.
2026 Franklin County Auditor Shred & E-Waste Events
These events will feature paper document shredding and electronics recycling. Attendees are invited to safely dispose of sensitive documents and recycle unwanted electronic items at no cost. In addition, we will be collecting in-kind donations benefiting NNEMAP, a local nonprofit serving neighbors in need. Participation in the shredding, recycling and donation drive is free and open to the public.
- May 9: Douglas Community City (10 am - 1 pm)
- November 7: Valleyview Elementary (10 am - 1 pm)
2026 Tire Take Back Events
Columbus Public Health and local communities often host tire take back events throughout the year. Please note that Franklin County residents can properly dispose of scrap tires for free at these events. However, there is a 10 tire per household limit and the tires must be rimless.
Please check back in early 2026 for future dates.