SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (Environmental Enterprises)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), operated by Environmental Enterprises Inc. in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
- Address
- 645 E. 8th Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; first Saturday of the month 9:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Franklin County residents; household waste only
- Cost
- Free for Franklin County residents (a small per-gallon fee applies to latex paint)
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 614-294-1300
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), operated by Environmental Enterprises Inc. at 614-294-1300 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Batteries (all types); corrosives; fats, oils and grease; flammables; antifreeze; motor oil; pool chemicals; propane tanks; helium tanks; mercury thermostats; fluorescent bulbs; CFLs; fire extinguishers; lawn chemicals; pesticides; oil-based paint; latex paint
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Needles; pharmaceuticals; medical waste
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itFranklin County residents; household waste only
Note from the sourceSWACO also lists occasional community collections run by cities in Franklin County (for example Westerville, October 3, 2026).
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 45 mi away · 1620 W. Main St., Springfield, OH 45504Who can use it: Clark County residents only (no businesses, farms, schools or government agencies)
- Collection event · 56 mi away · 2145 Greene Way Blvd., Xenia, OH 45385 · Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2026, Tue, Dec 15, 2026Who can use it: Greene County residents only; household chemicals only
- Permanent drop-off · 68 mi away · 1001 Encrete Lane, Moraine, OH 45439Who can use it: Montgomery County residents with proof of residency; no businesses
- Collection event · 68 mi away · 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH 44805 · Date: Sat, May 1, 2027Who can use it: Ashland County residents only (proof of residency required)
- Collection event · 79 mi away · 815 Shawnee Rd., Lima, OH 45805 · Date: Wed, Apr 8, 2026, Wed, Apr 15, 2026, Wed, Apr 22, 2026, Wed, Apr 29, 2026, Wed, May 6, 2026, Wed, May 13, 2026, Wed, May 20, 2026, Wed, May 27, 2026, Wed, Jun 3, 2026, Wed, Jun 10, 2026, Wed, Jun 17, 2026, Wed, Jun 24, 2026, Wed, Jul 1, 2026, Wed, Jul 8, 2026, Wed, Jul 15, 2026, Wed, Jul 22, 2026, Wed, Jul 29, 2026, Wed, Aug 5, 2026, Wed, Aug 12, 2026, Wed, Aug 19, 2026, Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Wed, Sep 2, 2026, Wed, Sep 9, 2026, Wed, Sep 16, 2026, Wed, Sep 23, 2026, Wed, Sep 30, 2026, Wed, Oct 7, 2026, Wed, Oct 14, 2026, Wed, Oct 21, 2026, Wed, Oct 28, 2026Who can use it: Residents of Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby or Union County; no business or farm waste
- Collection event · 83 mi away · 3555 Yankee Rd., Middletown, OH · Date: Thu, Jul 9, 2026, Thu, Jul 16, 2026, Thu, Jul 23, 2026, Thu, Jul 30, 2026, Thu, Aug 6, 2026, Thu, Aug 13, 2026, Thu, Aug 20, 2026, Thu, Aug 27, 2026, Thu, Sep 3, 2026, Thu, Sep 10, 2026, Thu, Sep 17, 2026, Thu, Sep 24, 2026, Thu, Oct 1, 2026, Thu, Oct 8, 2026, Thu, Oct 15, 2026, Thu, Oct 22, 2026, Thu, Oct 29, 2026Who can use it: Butler County residents with proof of residency
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FAQ
Who can use SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (Environmental Enterprises)?
Franklin County residents; household waste only
Is it free?
Free for Franklin County residents (a small per-gallon fee applies to latex paint)
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 614-294-1300 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: latex paint.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: Batteries (all types).
What will they turn away?
Needles; pharmaceuticals; medical waste
Last checked Tue, Oct 27, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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