SWACO, OH

Board of Trustee Meeting
2026-08-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 910 Dublin Road, 910 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43215

Costume Swap: Accepting Donations
2026-08-10, 2026-08-03, 2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | Westerville Public Library, 126 South State Street, Westerville, OH, 43081
Clear out space from your closet while making someone else’s costume dreams come true! Donate your new or gently used costumes and accessories for this free swap. Donations should be clean and in good condition.
Items accepted include:

All sizes
All ages
Capes
Dresses
Hats
Inflatables
Jewelry
Makeup
Masks
Onesies
Props
Suits
Wigs
and more!

Drop off your items near the parking lot entrance during regular business hours.
Shopping day will take place on September 19. You do not have to donate clothing to be able to pick out free clothing.

Repair Cafe: Small Electronics & Lamps
2026-08-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Westerville Public Library, 126 South State Street, Westerville, OH, 43081

Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes Open Workshop
2026-08-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 2808 Delmar Dr., 2808 Delmar Dr, Bexley, OH, 43209
Monthly on the first Saturday of the month*, join volunteer bike mechanics and learn how to repair your own bike as well as bikes that are donated for kids and families that need them. If you would like to donate a bike to the Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes program, you can bring it to the open workshop dates, or you can drop it at 812 College Avenue. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Bexley Community Foundation and the Developmental Assets Resource Network (darncares.org)/
* Dates may be adjusted based on holidays or seasonal breaks – check the community calendar for up-to-date information.

Mending Night
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Craft Raccoon, 1526 S High Street, Columbus, OH, 43207, United States
Come to a free community mending night at Craft Raccoon. Bring your pile of worn textiles and get help bringing them back to life!

Upper Arlington Repair Cafe July 2026
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upper Arlington Public Library, Tremond Road Bran 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH, 43221, United States
Join UAPL and Sustainable UA for Upper Arlington’s second Repair Cafe. Repair Cafes are free meeting places where visitors bring their broken items from home (small appliances, electronics, toys, clothes, etc.) We throw away vast amounts of stuff. A Repair Cafe can help residents keep their possessions out of landfills, reduce the amount of hazardous materials that make their way back into the environment, and reduce emissions that go into manufacturing and shipping a brand-new thing. Join us Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the UAPL Tremont location.
Our volunteer specialists will work with you to determine if your item is repairable. If it is, the volunteer and you can work together to fix it! Please bring in no more than one repairable or potentially repairable item. If you know or suspect the item needs a specific replacement part such as a new cord, switch, a patch, a button, etc., please bring it with you. If the item cannot be repaired at the cafe, the volunteer specialist will help guide you to the information you need to either finish the repair at home or provide additional resources and recommendations for repair. In some instances, if the item is not able to be repaired we can share recycling options.
Repair Cafe FAQs

Why a Repair Cafe? Repair Cafes help residents keep items out of the landfill and reduce the amount of hazardous materials that make their way back into the environment. Repairing rather than buying new also reduces emissions that go into manufacturing and shipping a new item.
What should I bring? Bring one item that you think can be repaired, and our volunteer specialists will work with you to determine if they can help you repair your item together. If you know your item needs a special replacement part, please bring it with you.
What if my item can’t be repaired? Our volunteer specialist will guide you to information to help you finish the repair or provide additional resources and recommendations.
What types of items can be brought in? We’ll be updating the event with more information as we finalize participating repair specialists, so keep checking in as we update with more information.
How much does it cost? Repair Cafes are free opportunities for connecting with neighbors and working together to make our communities more climate-friendly.

Columbus Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2026-07-18 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Columbus Waste and Reuse Convenience Center, 1550 Georgesville Rd., Columbus, OH, 43228

Plastic Free July Swaps
2026-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Looking for easy ways to reduce plastic waste at home? Celebrate Plastic Free July with SWACO as we explore reusable cleaning swaps and other sustainable alternatives to common disposable products. This webinar will provide practical tips for reducing waste, saving resources and incorporating reuse into your everyday routine. Attendees will also learn about SWACO’s Choose to Reuse program and how to use the Reuse Directory to connect with local repair, donation, resale and borrowing opportunities throughout central Ohio.

Independence Day
2026-07-04 | OH
Please refer to the SWACO Holiday Schedule for holiday hours.

Independence Day Observance
2026-07-03 | OH

Dublin Community Repair Café
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin, OH, 43017, United States

Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | OH

Composting 101 Webinar
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | OH
Want to keep your food scraps out of the landfill but don’t know how? Join us for Composting 101 to learn about convenient options and the basics of turning food scraps and yard waste into a valuable resource at home! We’ll briefly cover recycling and other general information—but the focus will be on the many ways to compost, including backyard piles, bins and tumblers, worm bins, community programs, and drop-off options. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, there’s a composting method for everyone!

Franklin County Sanitary Landfill Tour
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | OH
Come visit the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill! Join us for a FREE public tour to learn how SWACO safely manages all these materials and the actions you can take to reduce your reliance on landfilling by #RecyclingRight.
*Registration is required.
To reserve your spot, please use the sign up form on this webpage.

Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | OH

Recycle Right When You Move
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Planning a move? Let’s make it a little less wasteful.
Join SWACO to learn what to do with unwanted items, where to take hard-to-recycle materials, and how to cut down on waste while packing. Small changes can make a big difference!

Free Clothing Swap at Virtue Salon Brewery District
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtue Vegan Salon, 690 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43206
Join us for Spring Clothing Swap at Virtue Vegan Salon!
All are welcome.
If you would like to contribute clothes, shoes or accessories to the swap, all items must be dropped off between:
Monday May 11th 10am-8pm
Tuesday May 12th 10am-8pm
Wednesday May 13th 10am-8pm
At Virtue Vegan Salon Brewery District
690 South High Street.
All clothes are free to attendees!
All leftover clothes will be donated to a local organization after the event.
The best part about the Clothing Swap this year is that it is on the same day as the German Village’s Garage Sale, “Village Valuables”. After you visit the swap you should walk around the village and see the sales in the neighborhood- it is a very fun event ☀️

Worthington Green on the Green
2026-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Worthington Village Green, OH-161 & High St., Worthington, OH, 43085

Franklin County Auditor's Office- Shred Hunger Event
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Douglas Community Center, 1250 Windsor Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43211
The event featuring 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.

Residential Electronics Recycling Collection
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Auditor, 1250 Windsor Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211

Residential Electronics Recycling Collection
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | City of Gahanna – City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH, 43230

COSI Community Event at SWACO
2026-04-30 15:00 - 17:30 UTC | SWACO Education Resource Center, 6153 Young Road, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Did you know each resident in Franklin County averages four to five pounds of waste daily? Have you ever wondered where that waste goes?
Join SWACO and Grove City Parks and Recreation to learn about science of trash by touring a modern-day landfill to observe the operation first-hand and use recycled material to make a treasure.

When: Wednesday, April 29 | 3-5:30 p.m.
Where: SWACO Education & Resource Center, 6153 Young Road

BONUS: Snag a COSI Learning Lunchbox — while supplies last!
Participate in hands-on activities at the SWACO Education Resource Center. All activities are free, but registration for the landfill tours is needed to hold your seat. Spaces for the tour are limited.

Register:

3:15 p.m. landfill tour online or call 614-277-3050.
4 p.m. landfill tour online or call 614-277-3050.

Blast Off Into Summer with COSI & Grove City Parks & Rec
2026-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Park at Beulah, 3700 Glacial Lane, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States

Recycle Right at Home: Low Waste Party Planning
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | OH
Spring is the season for graduation parties and celebration! Tune in to learn tips for how to host complete parties with less waste. When it comes to decorations, serving food and party favors, there are simple switches we can make to create a big difference in what’s leftover when the party is over.
