Columbus Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

SWACO's Franklin County Landfill at $39.75/ton in-district is remarkably cheap compared to the national average of $62/ton. Transfer stations run $51.75⁠–⁠$52.75/ton — $12/ton more than direct-hauling to the landfill in Grove City. Out-of-district rates add $4/ton.

• Franklin County Sanitary Landfill at $39.75/ton in-district is one of the cheapest MSW disposal options in the Midwest
• Direct-haul to the landfill in Grove City saves $12/ton compared to using the Jackson Pike or Morse Road transfer stations
• C&D at Frank Road Recycling Solutions costs only $8.70/cu yd — dramatically cheaper than SWACO's per-ton MSW rate for construction debris

Frank Road charges by volume at $8.70/cu yd for basic C&D — a 20-cubic-yard load costs approximately $174 versus potentially $200⁠–⁠$400+ by weight at SWACO. Critical: SWACO transfer stations stopped accepting C&D on September 29, 2025. C&D must go to the Franklin County Landfill directly or to Frank Road / Full Circle.

SWACO appliance disposal: $20/unit (Freon must be removed and tagged 'Freon free'). Frank Road appliance fees: $27.50⁠–⁠$50/unit. Frank Road mattresses: $20⁠–⁠$25 each. Frank Road tire fees: $7⁠–⁠$68 depending on size and rim status. Uncovered load fee: $10 at SWACO.

Asbestos disposal at Frank Road requires 24-hour notice, Monday through Friday 7 AM–4 PM only, at $25 per cubic yard. SWACO landfill accepts special waste at density-based pricing from $33⁠–⁠$39.75/ton in-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.

Materials accepted: MSW (furniture, carpeting, general trash), C&D (direct haul only since 9/29/2025), Appliances ($20/unit, Freon must be removed), Passenger tires ($5 each, incidental only), Heavy truck tires ($50 each), Special waste ($33⁠–⁠$39.75/ton density-based)

Documentation needed: SWACO Charge Account recommended — call Finance at (614) 871-5100; Credit cards accepted with 3% processing fee; Checks accepted with government photo ID

Surcharges: Uncovered load fee: $10; Credit card processing: 3%; Out-of-district surcharge: +$4/ton

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.

Materials accepted: MSW only

Documentation needed: SWACO credit agreement required — call (614) 871-5100

Surcharges: $12/ton premium over landfill direct-haul rate; Out-of-district: +$4/ton

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.

Materials accepted: Basic C&D ($8.70/cu yd), Stumps/railroad ties/large concrete ($25/cu yd), Single railroad ties ($6 each), Asbestos ($25/cu yd, 24-hr notice required), Dirt ($15/load minimum), Tires: car off-rim $7, car on-rim $14, light truck off-rim $14, on-rim $28, semi off-rim $34, on-rim $68, Appliances: A/C/fridge/freezer $50 each, other appliances $27.50⁠–⁠$30, Mattresses/furniture $20⁠–⁠$25 each, Carpet (9x12) $11 each, Microwaves $27.50 each

Documentation needed: No account required for walk-in disposal

Surcharges: MSW contamination chargeback: $22/cu yd; Appliance with Freon: $50 each

Formerly Scott's C&D Landfill, now operated by Full Circle Disposal (subsidiary of Iron City Waste Holdings, Pittsburgh). The Saturday hours (7 AM–noon) are a significant advantage — Frank Road is weekday-only. Road conditions within the facility are rough — use caution with low-clearance vehicles. No MSW accepted. Call for current rates.