Recycling Convenience Center

Recycling Center in Columbus, Ohio

📍 2566 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
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About This Location

SWACO's Recycling Convenience Center at 2566 Jackson Pike accepts more than 30 categories of materials — from CRT televisions and motor oil to food scraps and mattresses — making it one of Central Ohio's most comprehensive public drop-off sites.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard
✓ Paper
✓ Carton containers (milk/juice)
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Metal cans
✓ Plastic bottles and containers
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Car batteries
✓ Motor oil
✓ Oil filters
✓ Tires (fee applies)
✓ Flat/LCD computer monitors
✓ CRT monitors and TVs (fee applies)
✓ Household electronics (cell phones, printers, VCRs)
✓ String lights
✓ Appliances (large and small)
✓ Books
✓ Clothing and textiles
✓ Household batteries
✓ Fats, oils, and grease (cooking)
✓ Lightbulbs (CFLs and LEDs)
✓ Food waste – fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, meat, seafood (unpackaged)
✓ BPI/TUV-certified compostable products
✓ Mattresses (dry, free of bedbugs/mold; program through November 30, 2026)
✓ Yard waste
✓ Prescription bottles
✓ Latex paint
✓ Oil-based paint
✓ Spray paint cans
✓ Bicycles
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Styrofoam
✓ Yard signs
✓ Shredding service (paper documents)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Soil and dirt
✕ Treated wood
✕ Construction and demolition debris
✕ Non-Franklin County waste (residency required)

Fees

  • Tires — $5.00 each
  • LCD TV/monitor — $15.00 each
  • CRT monitor/TV under 20 inches — $25.00 each
  • CRT monitor/TV 20–35 inches — $35.00 each
  • CRT monitor/TV over 35 inches — $45.00 each
  • Credit/debit card surcharge — 3% processing fee

Programs & events

  • Paper document shredding — On-site shredding service available during center hours
  • Food waste composting — Accepts unpackaged food scraps including fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, cooked and raw meats, seafood, and soiled paper; BPI/TUV-certified compostable products accepted
  • Mattress recycling (limited) — Dry mattresses free of bedbugs and mold accepted; program runs through November 30, 2026

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Franklin County resident to use the Recycling Convenience Center?

Yes. The SWACO Recycling Convenience Center is reserved for Franklin County residents only. Businesses and out-of-county visitors are not eligible to use the facility.

What is the fee for dropping off a TV or CRT monitor?

LCD televisions cost $15.00. CRT TVs and monitors are priced by screen size: under 20 inches is $25, 20–35 inches is $35, and over 35 inches is $45. Flat-screen computer monitors have no fee. A 3% card processing fee applies if you pay by credit or debit.

Can I bring food scraps to the Recycling Convenience Center?

Yes. The center accepts unpackaged food waste including fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, cooked and raw meats, seafood, fried foods, eggs, and coffee grounds. Only BPI- or TUV-certified compostable packaging is permitted alongside food scraps.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2566 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
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Website
swaco.org
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City / State
Columbus, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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