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Columbus Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Current 2026 tipping fees for Columbus-area landfills, transfer stations, and C&D facilities. SWACO landfill at $39.75/ton — among the cheapest in the Midwest.

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Grove City (3851 London Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123)

Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO)

$39.75/ton in-district · $43.75/ton out-of-district Operated by SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio), serving all of Franklin County and portions of surrounding counties (41 communities total). Receives approximately 3,000 tons per day with roughly 40 years of remaining capacity. At $39.75/ton in-district, this is one of the cheapest MSW disposal options in the Midwest — well below the national average of $62/ton. Appliances must have Freon removed and tagged 'Freon free' before disposal — $20/unit. Credit cards accepted with 3% processing fee (as of 3/1/2025). Set up a SWACO Charge Account through Finance at (614) 871-5100 to avoid the card surcharge. All loads must be tarped — $10 uncovered load fee. Yard waste (leaves, grass, shrubs, trees) NOT accepted. Dedicated tire loads NOT accepted. Mon–Fri 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun CLOSED · Closed major holidays $5.00 MSW (furniture, carpeting, general trash) C&D (direct haul only as of 9/29/2025) Appliances (Freon removed and tagged 'Freon free') Tires (incidental, not dedicated loads)

$39.75/ton in-district · $43.75/ton out-of-districtGrove City (3851 London Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123)
South Columbus (2566 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223)

Jackson Pike Transfer Station (SWACO)

$51.75/ton in-district · $55.75/ton out-of-district COMMERCIAL HAULERS ONLY — must have a SWACO credit agreement on file. Transfer station rates are $12/ton more than direct-hauling to the landfill in Grove City. This premium is worth it for operators working central and north Columbus jobs where the 25-minute drive to Grove City would cost you a full job slot. Remember: NO C&D accepted since September 2025 — construction debris loads must go directly to Franklin County Landfill or to Frank Road / Full Circle. Mon–Fri 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat, Sun, Holidays CLOSED $5.00 MSW only — NO C&D (as of 9/29/2025), no special waste, no yard waste

$51.75/ton in-district · $55.75/ton out-of-districtSouth Columbus (2566 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223)
South Columbus (2230 Brown Road, Columbus, OH 43223)

Frank Road Recycling Solutions

Basic C&D: $8.70/cu yd (2 cu yd min + fees) · Bulk items (stumps, railroad ties, large concrete): $25.00/cu yd · Single railroad ties: $6.00 each · Asbestos: $25.00/cu yd (24-hr notice, Mon–Fri 7–4 only) Private C&D landfill with volume-based pricing that dramatically undercuts SWACO for lightweight construction debris. A 20-cubic-yard load of basic C&D costs approximately $174 here versus potentially $200–$400+ by weight at SWACO. CRITICAL: if MSW items are mixed into your C&D load, Frank Road charges a $22/cu yd solid waste chargeback — keep your loads clean. Does NOT accept paper/cardboard, garbage, bagged material, paint cans, contaminated soils, pallets, leaves/yard clippings, furniture (full loads), or sludge. Rate card effective 1/1/2026. Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat & Sun CLOSED 2 cubic yard minimum for basic C&D · $15/load for dirt Lumber/wood (rough and finished) Concrete Brick/block Plaster

Basic C&D: $8.70/cu yd (2 cu yd min + fees) · Bulk items (stumps, railroad ties, large concrete): $25.00/cu yd · Single railroad ties: $6.00 each · Asbestos: $25.00/cu yd (24-hr notice, Mon–Fri 7–4 only)South Columbus (2230 Brown Road, Columbus, OH 43223)
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Columbus has two completely different pricing systems — SWACO charges by weight (per ton) while Frank Road charges by volume (per cubic yard). This means lightweight bulky materials (lumber, drywall, roofing, insulation) cost far less per load at Frank Road than at SWACO. Track your actual disposal cost per job in ScaleYourJunk to know which facility saves you money on which job types — the answer changes depending on material density.

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SWACO's Franklin County Sanitary Landfill in Grove City charges $39.75 per ton for in-district MSW — one of the cheapest rates in the Midwest and well below the national average of $62 per ton. For C&D, Frank Road Recycling Solutions is even cheaper at $8.70 per cubic yard for basic construction debris. Transfer stations (Jackson Pike at $51.75/ton and Morse Road at $52.75/ton) cost $12 to $13 more per ton than direct-hauling to the landfill but save drive time for central and north Columbus routes.

No — as of September 29, 2025, SWACO transfer stations (Jackson Pike and Morse Road) no longer accept C&D debris. Construction waste must go directly to the Franklin County Landfill in Grove City at $39.75 per ton or to dedicated C&D facilities: Frank Road Recycling Solutions at $8.70 per cubic yard or Full Circle Disposal (call for rates). Frank Road's volume-based pricing is dramatically cheaper for lightweight construction materials like lumber, drywall, and roofing.

C&D disposal at Frank Road Recycling Solutions costs $8.70 per cubic yard for basic construction debris with a 2-cubic-yard minimum. Bulk items like stumps and large concrete are $25 per cubic yard. At SWACO's Franklin County Landfill, C&D is charged at the standard MSW rate of $39.75 per ton (direct-haul only). For a typical 20-cubic-yard load of lightweight C&D, Frank Road costs approximately $174 compared to $200 to $400+ at SWACO depending on weight. Always keep MSW items out of C&D loads at Frank Road — contamination triggers a $22 per cubic yard chargeback.

Yes — both Jackson Pike and Morse Road transfer stations require a SWACO credit agreement for commercial haulers. Set up your account by calling the SWACO Finance Department at (614) 871-5100. The Franklin County Landfill in Grove City accepts credit cards (3% processing fee) and checks with government photo ID for walk-in customers, but setting up a Charge Account eliminates the card surcharge and streamlines check-in for regular use.

SWACO's Franklin County Landfill is open Saturday 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM for both MSW and C&D. Full Circle Disposal accepts C&D Saturday 7:00 AM to noon. Frank Road Recycling is closed on weekends. SWACO transfer stations (Jackson Pike and Morse Road) are closed Saturday and Sunday. For scrap metal, check local yard hours — many Columbus scrap operations have Saturday morning hours. Plan Saturday routes around the morning disposal window since all facilities close by noon.

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