Swaco Recycling

Recycling Center in Columbus, Ohio

📍 2640 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
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About This Location

The SWACO Recycling Convenience Center at 2566 Jackson Pike in Columbus, OH serves Franklin County residents with one-stop drop-off for everyday recyclables and hard-to-recycle items.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard
✓ Paper
✓ Carton containers
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Metal cans and cups
✓ Plastic bottles and containers
✓ Household electronics
✓ Appliances
✓ Batteries (household)
✓ Fluorescent lightbulbs / CFLs
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Oil filters
✓ Latex paint
✓ Oil-based paint
✓ Tires
✓ Bicycles
✓ Books
✓ Clothing and textiles
✓ Food waste
✓ Styrofoam packaging
✓ String lights
✓ Fats, oils, and grease (cooking)
✓ Prescription pill bottles (empty)
✓ Yard waste and seasonal trees
✓ Mattresses and box springs (through November 30, 2026 — dry and free of bedbugs/mold)
✓ LCD TVs (fee applies)
✓ CRT TVs and monitors (fee applies)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Trash / general waste
✕ Medical waste
✕ Propane tanks
✕ Packing peanuts
✕ Food containers (soiled)
✕ Household hazardous waste (contact SWACO for HHW events)

Fees

  • Tires — $5.00 each
  • LCD TV monitor — $15.00
  • CRT monitor/TV under 20 inches — $25.00
  • CRT monitor/TV under 35 inches — $35.00
  • CRT monitor/TV over 35 inches — $45.00
  • All other accepted materials — Free

Programs & events

  • Mattress Recycling Program (temporary) — Mattresses and box springs accepted through November 30, 2026. Must be dry and free of bedbugs, mold, blood, or excessive staining.
  • Food Waste Composting — Residents may drop off food scraps for composting at no charge.

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 SWACO Recycling Convenience Center?

Yes. This facility is for Franklin County residents only. Bring proof of residency if asked. Non-residents are not permitted to use the drop-off.

Does SWACO charge for tire drop-off?

Yes. Tires cost $5.00 each. Payment is by credit card, debit card, or check only — no cash. A 3% processing fee applies to card transactions.

Can I drop off old electronics like TVs and computers at the SWACO center on Jackson Pike?

Yes. Household electronics are accepted. LCD TVs have a $15 fee. CRT monitors and TVs range from $25 to $45 depending on screen size. Most other household electronics are free to drop off.

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2640 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
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City / State
Columbus, Ohio

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