Waste Disposal in Franklin County, OH

61 facilities across 5 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

4.9

AUTOMAX AUTO PARTS AND SALVAGE

Columbus, OH · 734 reviews

Scrap MetalAuto parts storeAuto machine shop

5.0

Two Men and a Junk Truck

Columbus, OH · 588 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerDebris removal service

4.6

Columbus Metal Recycling

Columbus, OH · 483 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerRecycling drop-off location

4.7

PayMore - Buy, Sell & Trade Electronics

Columbus, OH · 371 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerCamera store

3.4

All City Auto Wrecking

Columbus, OH · 303 reviews

Scrap MetalAuto repair shopSalvage yard

4.7

The Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center

Columbus, OH · 256 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerDumpster rental service

4.3

New World Recycling

Columbus, OH · 199 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.9

Ohio Mulch

Blacklick, OH · 179 reviews

Waste FacilityMulch supplier

3.5

Republic Services Columbus Recycling

Columbus, OH · 145 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerRecycling drop-off location

4.7

PayMore - Buy, Sell & Trade Electronics

Gahanna, OH · 145 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerCamera store

4.2

Cyclemet Inc.

Columbus, OH · 119 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerJunkyard

4.7

Research Alloys Co. Inc.

Columbus, OH · 109 reviews

Scrap MetalScrap metal dealerMetal industry suppliers

4.8

Stark Electronics Recycling

Columbus, OH · 96 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerShredding service

4.2

IHS Metal Recycling

Columbus, OH · 88 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerMetal processing company

3.9

Frank Road Recycling Solutions

Grove City, OH · 87 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.6

Full Circle Disposal and Recycling

Columbus, OH · 84 reviews

Recycling CenterWaste management service

5.0

The Compost Exchange

Columbus, OH · 78 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.1

Mark Gray Enterprises

Columbus, OH · 76 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.7

A-Z Recycling Inc. Scrap Yard in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH · 58 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerMetal processing company

4.2

Columbus Auto Shredding

Columbus, OH · 48 reviews

Scrap MetalSalvage dealerJunkyard

4.5

Accurate IT Services

Columbus, OH · 42 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerWaste management service

4.2

SWACO - Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center.

Columbus, OH · 40 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalWaste management service

4.3

Buckeye Recycling Center

Columbus, OH · 40 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.6

Transfer Station - Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)

Columbus, OH · 35 reviews

Transfer StationWaste management service

4.8

Waste and Reuse Convenience Center (Alum Creek)

Columbus, OH · 34 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

4.9

Columbus Micro Systems, Inc.

Columbus, OH · 31 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerComputer hardware manufacturer

4.7

Stellar Service Ohio

Columbus, OH · 30 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerElectronics wholesaler

4.1

Royal Paper Stock Co

Columbus, OH · 23 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.9

Recycling Drop-Off Location - Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)

Grove City, OH · 18 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.4

United Alloys & Metals Inc

Columbus, OH · 18 reviews

Scrap MetalJunkyard

4.4

Transfer Station - Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)

Columbus, OH · 16 reviews

Transfer StationWaste management service

3.7

Smurfit Westrock Columbus Recycling Plant

Columbus, OH · 16 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerPackaging company

3.9

Resource Center - Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)

Grove City, OH · 15 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management service

4.3

Phoenix Recycling Inc

Columbus, OH · 15 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

2.6

Republic Services Columbus Transfer Station

Columbus, OH · 14 reviews

Transfer StationWaste transfer stationGarbage dump

4.6

Masser Metals & Recycling

Columbus, OH · 12 reviews

Scrap MetalScrap metal dealerMetal processing company

4.6

OP Recycling

Columbus, OH · 9 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerPlumber

4.7

Enviro Recycling Group, LLC

Columbus, OH · 9 reviews

Recycling CenterCrushed stone supplier

4.5

Waste and Reuse Convenience Center (Georgesville)

Columbus, OH · 8 reviews

Recycling CenterCity government officeRecycling drop-off location

4.9

SWACO Recycling Convenience Center

Columbus, OH · 7 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

4.3

Styrofoam Recycling

Dublin, OH · 7 reviews

Recycling CenterParking lot

4.8

Ohio Soil Recycling LLC

Columbus, OH · 5 reviews

Recycling CenterEnvironmental organizationEnvironmental engineer

4.2

Columbus Scrap Cars

Columbus, OH · 5 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerAuto wrecker

4.0

Alum Creek Topsoil & Landfill

Columbus, OH · 4 reviews

LandfillTopsoil supplier

5.0

SWACO Recycling

Columbus, OH · 3 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.3

Complete Resources Co

Columbus, OH · 3 reviews

Waste FacilityAggregate supplierCrushed stone supplier

4.5

SWACO Recycling Dumpsters

Columbus, OH · 2 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

3.0

Cinco Electronic Recycling

Grove City, OH · 2 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.5

E.Tech Management(USA)Inc.

Columbus, OH · 2 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerUsed computer store

3.0

Franklin County Solid Waste

Columbus, OH · 1 reviews

Waste FacilityCounty government office

5.0

Environmental Reclaim

Columbus, OH · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

5.0

STS Electronic Recycling

Columbus, OH · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerComputer consultant

5.0

GoZERO Food Waste Compost Drop-off Station @ Upper Arlington's Services Center

Columbus, OH · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

5.0

ShredTronics

Columbus, OH · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerRecycling drop-off location

5.0

DMS Electronics Recycling

Columbus, OH · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

ShredTronics

Columbus, OH

Recycling CenterRecycling centerRecycling drop-off location

ecoATM

Columbus, OH

Recycling CenterRecycling centerATM

ecoATM

Columbus, OH

Recycling CenterRecycling centerATM

SWACO Recycling Drop - off (Indianola Presbyterian Church in back of church parking lot)

Columbus, OH

Recycling CenterEnvironmental protection organization

GoZERO Food Waste Compost Drop-off Station @ The Crest Gastropub

Columbus, OH

Recycling CenterRecycling centerCommunity center

5.0

FOG RECYCLING LLC

Grove City, OH

Recycling CenterRecycling centerOil change service

About Waste Disposal in Franklin County

Franklin County in Ohio has 61 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 5 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is AUTOMAX AUTO PARTS AND SALVAGE in Columbus, rated 4.9 stars from 734 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Franklin County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in Franklin County, Ohio?

There are 61 waste disposal facilities across 5 cities in Franklin County, Ohio, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a Franklin County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in Franklin County?

The top facility in Franklin County is AUTOMAX AUTO PARTS AND SALVAGE in Columbus with a 4.9-star rating from 734 Google reviews.

Cities in Franklin County

Blacklick1 facility Columbus53 facilities Dublin1 facility Gahanna1 facility Grove City5 facilities

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