The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) honored waste and recycling workers.
“While collecting and disposing of garbage and recycling is a dirty and, at times, dangerous job, it’s an absolutely essential function for maintaining safe and clean neighborhoods and communities,” said Joe Lombardi, SWACO’s executive director. “We ask you to join us in recognizing and thanking waste and recycling workers for the vital role they play in keeping our communities safe and clean.”
In central Ohio, SWACO serves 41 communities, and an estimated 5,000 tons of waste material and more than 700 truckloads – is delivered to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill every day. SWACO’s recycling truck drivers manage to service more than 70 recycling drop off locations, diverting an estimated million pounds of material from the landfill every month.
SWACO’s Franklin County Sanitary Landfill and Transfer Stations are some of the largest in the state,” said Adam Burleson, SWACO’s operations manager. “Our dedicated workforce receives comprehensive training, equipping them with knowledge and skills necessary for safe landfill and transfer operations. The training ensures an efficient and committed workforce to impact our community by managing the waste stream every day.”
