Different area curbside recycling programs may accept different things. If you want to find out exactly what is accepted in your curbside recycling go to the
Ohio Division of Natural Resources' website. Click on your county to find curbside recycling contact numbers.
The following list of accepted recyclables is for Franklin County drop boxes. If you have questions regarding this list you should contact the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio at 614-871-5100 or visit them on the web at
www.swaco.org
| CATEGORY |
ACCEPTABLE
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NOT ACCEPTABLE
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| Plastic |
#1 - #7 bottles only
#1 - #2 other types of containers
(please rinse all containers)
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Caps
#3 - #7 plastic containers that are not bottles
Oil jugs
Plastic film or other plastic packaging
Plastic grocery bags
(please find a grocery store near you that accepts plastic grocery bags)
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| Glass |
Clear, brown, green and blue glass
Bottles and jars from food products
(Rinse and remove lids)
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Ceramics
Windows and drinking glass
Lightbulbs and broken glass
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| Paper |
Newspaper
Ad slicks
Magazines
Phone books (seasonal)
Brown grocery bags
Junk Mail
Chip board
Corrugated cardboard
Office paper
Empty pizza boxes
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Gable top or paperboard cartons containing
items such as milk, juice and egg substitute
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| Metal |
Aluminum beverage cans
Bi-metal beverage cans
Steel/Tin Cans (Rinse and flatten)
Aluminum Foil
Empty aerosol cans
(Please rinse all containers)
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Paint Cans
Coat Hangers
Steel Scraps
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