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Household hazardous waste drop-off
Columbus household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (operated by EEI, Inc.).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free for all Franklin County residents. Not open to businesses; they should call EEI, Inc. at 614-294-1300 for pricing.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- First Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste | Free for Franklin County residents |
| Latex and other water-based paints | Not part of the free program; disposal for a fee through EEI, typically $1.00 per gallon (call 614-294-1300 for prices) |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: all batteries (including alkaline, computer and vehicle); corrosives such as acids, caustics, bleach, household cleaners and paint strippers; e-cigarettes; fats, oils and greases in a tightly sealed container; fire extinguishers; flammables such as aerosol spray paint, antifreeze, brake fluid, insecticides, cooking oil, motor oil, pool chemicals, nail polish and remover; old gasoline and gas-oil mix; kerosene; lighter fluid; oil-based paint, stains, thinners and turpentine; oil filters; oxygen tanks; polishes; propane, helium and similar gas tanks; reactives; smoke detectors; mercury thermostats; fluorescent bulbs, CFLs and ballasts; lawn chemicals, fertilizers and rat poison. Not accepted: ammunition, asbestos, needles, pharmaceuticals and medical waste, spray foam insulation cylinders, tires and trash.
Holiday closures
Closed holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- The site now also takes food scraps, scrap metal and appliances (including appliances with freon), and large blocks of Styrofoam, including packaging and coolers but not peanuts or food packaging.
- Store batteries in cases made for them or in their original packaging. New and used batteries can catch fire when stored touching each other.
- SWACO also partners with Central Ohio communities on free residential HHW collection events.
- SWACO's Recycling Convenience Center at 2566 Jackson Pike takes paint, batteries and automotive fluids. It has its own TownDumps page.
Nearby Ohio towns
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.