SWACO and the City of Columbus has opened two new convenience centers for recycling. The centers will aid the public in the recovery of recyclables and other hard-to-recycle materials such as clothing, batteries, electronics and food waste.
The drive-up, self-service centers provide a convenient and accessible location for central Ohio residents to recycle a wide range of materials, mostly free of charge. They are the first of their kind in Franklin County.
“By providing a comprehensive range of recycling options and promoting responsible waste management practices, these centers will contribute to an increase in the diversion of recyclable materials from the region’s landfill,” said Joe Lombardi, SWACO’s executive director.
Currently, 76 percent of all landfilled items in Franklin County have the potential to be diverted.
With only 42 years of life remaining for the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill and a steadily growing regional population, the city and SWACO share the goal to increase the diversion of materials from the landfill.
Residents will be able to drive up to the convenience centers and unload their recyclable and other materials from their vehicle and place it in designated bins or areas depending on the item(s). The centers will be staffed to assist residents with dropping off acceptable items and proper sorting.