4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Franklin County residents receive solid waste service through the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), which operates the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill in Grove City. Individual cities and townships contract with private haulers (Rumpke, Waste Management, Local Waste) for weekly curbside pickup. SWACO sets countywide policies on what may be landfilled.
Bin placement rules in Franklin County are set by individual municipalities and haulers, not SWACO. Most jurisdictions require carts placed at the curb no earlier than 5 PM the evening before pickup and removed by end of collection day. Carts must sit 3 feet from obstructions with handles facing the house.
SWACO operates two bulk drop-off facilities in Franklin County: the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (3851 London Groveport Road, Grove City) and the Jackson Pike Transfer Station. Residents pay tipping fees by weight. Haulers typically include 1-2 bulk items per week in curbside service; larger items require special pickup or direct haul.
SWACO operates a countywide single-stream recycling program. Accepted materials: paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, steel cans, plastic bottles and jugs (numbers 1, 2, 5), and glass bottles. Not accepted: plastic bags, styrofoam, food-soiled items, or items smaller than 3 inches. Franklin County reached 50 percent recycling rate in 2022, highest in Ohio.
4 cities in Franklin County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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