Recycling your paper, plastic, glass and metal is a great start. But what do you do with those not so common recyclable items? Read below to learn where to take items that are not accepted in curbside or drop box recycling. There is a place for everything!
 
Appliances
Central City Auto Parts (614) 276-9617
Bargain House (614) 348-3741
  
Car Batteries
Advance Auto Parts
Auto Zone
Crown Battery Company
BP ProCare (full service stations)
 
Tires
Liberty Tire Shredding Facility
2879 Jackson Pike
Grove City, Ohio
(614) 871-8097
 
Hazardous Household Waste
Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) are items that can be harmful if not disposed of properly. Examples of HHW include:
 
paint
batteries
gas
chemical solvents
herbicides
pesticides
anti-freeze
 
 
Go to www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/HHW.aspx to find out when and where you can find the next mobile HHW collection.
 
Motor Oil
1249 Essex Avenue
Columbus, Ohio
For hours of operation go to www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/HHW.aspx
 
 
Yard Waste
The best thing to do with your yard waste is to compost it yourself. But if that is not an option and curbside pick-up of yard waste is not offered in your community try taking your yard waste to one of the following locations: 
Kurtz Brothers Compost Facility
2850 Rohr Road
Groveport, Ohio
(614) 491-0868
 
Ohio Mulch Compost Facility
4120 Roberts Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio
(614) 921-9330
 
 
Electronics
These days electronics are everywhere. Computers are a common household item. But most electronics contain materials that can become hazardous if they end up in a landfill. However, there is a safe way to get rid of your electronics and be assured that they will be recycled. Check out e-recycling at the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio’s Web page at www.swaco.org to find out when and where the next computer recycling program is located.