Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio - SWACO

09/07/2026

SWACO facilities and offices are operating on a holiday schedule today in observance of Labor Day. Normal operations will resume September 8.

09/04/2026

However you choose to football, we've got sustainable tips for you. 🏈 From reusables to recycling, we're sharing a few easy ways to waste less this season.

Read our tips and more ⬇
https://www.swaco.org/sustainable-touchdowns-in-central-ohio/

09/03/2026

OH-IO! 🌰 We are pleased to support the University District Organization’s Can Fairies program and even got to tag along this week as recycling containers and Recycle Right materials were distributed.

We look forward to a big Buckeye win in the Shoe this weekend — and a recycling win off-campus! ♻️

08/31/2026

In the latest episode of WastED, Hanna talks with Michael Ferrara of ANS and Terri Scannell of OhioHealth about what sustainability looks like in their organizations and some of the ways they’re reducing waste.

🎧 Listen now to find out more ➡️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2403602/episodes/19708312

Your office might have recycling bins, but how can your organization turn sustainability into culture and better health outcomes?   Here's how!  Hanna is solo for this episode and digs into that very effort with Michael Ferrara of ANS an...

08/29/2026

Fall decor doesn't have to mean a shopping trip. 🍂 Before you buy anything new, try the anti-haul approach: reuse what you have, repair what you can and donate what you no longer need.

Read how to create a cozy fall look without adding more to your cart.
https://www.swaco.org/anti-haul-your-fall-decor/

08/27/2026

Looking for a convenient place to recycle? ♻️

Whether you have cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and containers or other household recyclables, RecycleRight.org can help you find a recycling drop-off location near you.

Not sure if something is accepted? Check before you go and find the right place to recycle at https://recycleright.org/recycling_category/swaco-recycling-drop-off-locations/

08/22/2026

For a limited time, SWACO is accepting mattresses and box springs for recycling. Old, dirty, ripped and yellowed mattresses and box springs that are dry can be dropped off for FREE recycling at SWACO’s Recycling Convenience Center. We accept all sizes of both traditional and memory foam mattresses and box springs. The opportunity is part of a pilot project and is limited. Mattresses will not be accepted after Nov. 30, 2026. Visit www.swaco.org/rcc for the drop-off address and hours of operation.

08/18/2026

Back-to-school style doesn’t have to mean buying new! Give old favorites a second life by thrifting, re-wearing and swapping clothes with friends and family.
Make sustainability part of your back-to-school routine!

08/16/2026

Looking for a convenient way to keep food scraps out of the landfill? 🍎🥕🥖

Community food waste drop-off sites make it easy to compost your kitchen scraps. With locations throughout central Ohio, there may be a drop-off site right in your community.

Find a location near you at SaveMoreThanFood.org

08/16/2026

Looking for more sustainable snacks and meal ideas for the upcoming school year? You can find these and more food waste reduction tips at SaveMoreThanFood.org!