SWACO Update - Winter 2017

Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio sent this bulletin at 01/26/2017 09:00 AM EST

Winter 2017

Executive Director Update:
Ty Marsh

As 2016 ends and 2017 begins, the District is leading the way with record recycling rates, reduced disposal rates, a fiscally prudent budget, new board member, and new avenues to educate and communicate. Read more

New Grant Program Diverts Waste

SWACO offers grants for community and event activities
involving recycling and reduction. Applications are now
being accepted for the 2017 Event Waste Reduction
Grant Program. The deadline is February 17. Read more

Take Waste Out of the Environment

Plastic bags and household hazardous waste have one thing in common – Franklin County residents can participate in free community drop-off opportunities. Read more

Communities Increase Recycling
While Saving Money

Studies show that increasing container size correlates to increased recycling. Grove City, Urbancrest and Jackson Township recently provided residents with larger 64 gallon recycling collection containers. SWACO led the bid process.
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Take the Tour...It's a Life Changer

Register to participate in the tour of the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill on March 18 at 9:00 a.m. Attendees usually walk away with a new appreciation for the technical and environmental expertise needed to dispose of the area’s waste. Read more

Waste Haulers and Recyclers Update

SWACO provides haulers and recyclers with up-to-the minute
news regarding fees, safety methods, hours, equipment, and landfill construction. Check out news for this quarter.
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SWACO Partners Impact Lives

Collaborative panel discussions, drug collection events, political sign recycling and landfill tours…all effective methods for raising awareness and reducing the amount of materials entering the environment. Read more