Free for Franklin County households; not offered to businesses.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Not acceptedAppliance
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
LimitedOil-based paint accepted free; latex paint for a small fee via EEI.
Item price: call to confirm
Household hazardous waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
Not acceptedRecycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
Most items are free. Latex and water-based paint is not part of the free program; disposal is about $1.00 per gallon through EEI (614-294-1300).
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Free for Franklin County households; not offered to businesses.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| 1st Sat | 9:00 am–2:00 pm |
Closed holidays.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Ammunition
- Asbestos
- Needles, pharmaceuticals and medical waste
- Spray foam insulation cylinders
- Tires
- Trash
Free options
Free for Franklin County households (except latex paint).
More in Franklin County
Franklin County Sanitary Landfill ↗
$5.00 minimumOpen to the public · Grove City
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowSWACO Jackson Pike Transfer Station ↗
$5.00 minimumCommercial customers only · Columbus
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowSWACO Morse Road Transfer Station ↗
$5.00 minimumCommercial customers only · Columbus
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowSWACO Recycling Convenience Center ↗
Cost: call to confirmResidents only · Columbus
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- SWACO - Household Hazardous Waste ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- SWACO - Recycling Convenience Center (HHW facility also takes scrap metal and appliances) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026