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Executive Director
Update: Ty Marsh
Three major public
processes will be initiated this year to evaluate landfill rates, revise the
solid waste management plan, and extend the life of the landfill. SWACO will
seek public input to ensure we are engaging the community in the discussion
surrounding future decision-making. Read More
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Understanding Franklin County's Waste Stream and Opportunities
Ever
wonder how Franklin County is doing relative to recycling levels and what
opportunities exist to improve? Kyle O’Keefe, SWACO's
Director of Innovations and Programs presents the findings of a waste stream
assessment recently completed by Resource Recycling Systems. To see the full
report, Read More
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New Program to Increase Waste Reduction and Recycling
Non-profits and governmental partners now have a new grant program available to assist them in creating recycling and waste diversion avenues. The goal is to keep more recyclable material from going to the landfill. SWACO is seeking applications now with a deadline of July 15 for September awards. Read More
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Waste and Recycling Haulers Update
SWACO has created a new update to provide
haulers with up-to-the-minute news, operational changes, recognition profiles, and
trends in the industry. Check out news for this quarter with a feature on
Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Read More
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SWACO Promotion Drives Collection Success
Over
800 vehicles participated in the household hazardous mobile collection event at
Ashland Chemical in Dublin. The next mobile event is June 25th at
the Ohio History Center. SWACO also offers the convenience of a drop-off
facility that is open every week. For a complete schedule, locations and hours, Read More
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New Records Set for Drug Take-Back Day
Over a dozen
locations in Franklin County participated in the Prescription Drug Take-Back
Day this spring. Over 3,550 lbs. of pharmaceuticals were collected, setting a
new record for the safe collection and disposal campaign. Permanent collection locations are available
for regular disposal. Read More
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Recycled Material Saves Operational Costs and Time
SWACO tested and has received approval to use recycled auto shredder residue to cover the daily disposal of waste at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. This environmentally friendly and safe approach not only saves money on the purchase of dirt, but also makes the process more efficient. Read More
Event Sponsorship Grants Awarded
To help local communities and festivals reduce waste and
create recycling opportunities, SWACO has awarded three grants under the new Event
Sponsorship Program pilot. Grants have been awarded to Rock on the Range/MAPFRE
Stadium, Columbus’ Earth Day at the Commons, and the Greater Columbus Arts
Council’s Arts Festival. Read More
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Dublin Takes Vermicomposting to School
Columbus Metro Parks’ vermicomposting workshops,
provided in partnership with SWACO, have been popular with local high school science teachers.
Recently two environmental science teachers from Dublin Jerome High School
incorporated the composting technique into raised garden beds. Read More
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SWACO in the Community
SWACO employees volunteer during Earth Day activities, meet with Columbus Foundation representatives, graduate from Leadership Columbus and meet with Sam Hendren of WOSU to answer the question – What happens to my Trash? Read More
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