Where Franklin County debris ends up: SWACO
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) runs the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill and two transfer stations. From Sep 29, 2025 the transfer stations stopped taking construction and demolition debris, so remodel loads go straight to the landfill.
Franklin County Sanitary Landfill
- Address
- 3851 London Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 5 am to 5 pm; Saturday 6 am to noon. Hand-unloaders check in 30 minutes before closing.
- Takes
- General solid waste including furniture and carpet; construction and demolition debris (direct haul).
- Refuses
- Yard waste, liquids, anything hazardous.
Posted rates per ton
| Site | In-district | Out-of-district | C&D debris |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landfill, direct haul | $39.75 | $43.75 | Yes, same rates |
| Jackson Pike Transfer Station | $51.75 | $55.75 | No (since Sep 29, 2025) |
| Morse Road Transfer Station | $52.75 | $56.75 | No (since Sep 29, 2025) |
Extra charges
- Untarped load: $25. Tarps sell at the scale house for $10 small, $15 large.
- Tires: $5 passenger, $50 heavy truck or equipment.
- Appliances: $20 each.
- Minimum charge at the landfill: $5.
- Credit cards: 3% processing fee since Mar 1, 2025; checks exempt.
Your roll-off price normally includes a weight allowance and the hauler pays the tipping fee. The ton rate above is what the hauler pays, which is why overweight charges exist.
Sources, read Nov 11, 2026: SWACO Rates; Franklin County Sanitary Landfill page. Landfills serving Licking, Fairfield, Delaware and the other metro counties were not checked for this page.