Ohio · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Columbus, OH

We list 8 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Columbus, Ohio: 4 transfer stations, 2 waste facilities, 1 convenience center, and 1 landfill. The closest is Republic Services Columbus Transfer Station in Columbus, 0.3 miles away. 6 are government-run. The cheapest posted load rate nearby is $5 (Minimum charge) at Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO). Sorted by distance. Fees and rules come from each facility's own website; anything we couldn't verify says "Call to confirm."

All 8 within 25 miles

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  1. Republic Services Columbus Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Columbus, OH · 0.3 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    805 Reynolds Ave

    Call (614) 299-7459 Fees & rules

  2. SWACO - Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center.

    Convenience center · Columbus, OH · 0.5 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    645 E 8th Ave

    • Open Saturday

    Call (614) 294-1300 Fees & rules

  3. Franklin County Solid Waste

    Waste facility · Columbus, OH · 6.0 mi

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    • Open today Call to confirm
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    2500 Jackson Pike

    Call (614) 871-6737 Fees & rules

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

    Transfer station · Columbus, OH · 6.1 mi

    $51.75Municipal solid waste, in-district (Jackson Pike Transfer Station)
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $51.75 per ton

    2566 Jackson Pike

    • Loads from $51.75

    Call (614) 871-5100 Fees & rules

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

    Transfer station · Columbus, OH · 7.1 mi

    $52.75in-district municipal solid waste
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $52.75 per ton

    4262 Morse Rd

    • Loads from $52.75

    Call (614) 871-5100 Fees & rules

  6. Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO)

    Landfill · Grove City, OH · 11.6 mi

    $5Minimum charge
    • Open today Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $5 per Minimum charge

    3851 London Groveport Rd

    • Loads from $5
    • Open Saturday

    Fees & rules

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

    Waste facility · Grove City, OH · 12.3 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    6153 Young Rd

    • Open Saturday

    Call (614) 871-5100 Fees & rules

  8. Delaware County Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Delaware, OH · 22.9 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    888 US-42

    • Open Saturday

    Call (740) 369-7700 Fees & rules

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Columbus, OH?

We list 8 facilities within 25 miles: Republic Services Columbus Transfer Station, SWACO - Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center., Franklin County Solid Waste, and Transfer Station - Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). The list on this page is sorted by distance.

What's the cheapest dump near Columbus?

Among facilities that post prices, Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO) lists the lowest load rate: $5 for a Minimum charge. Facilities without a posted price may be cheaper, so call around.

Which dumps near Columbus are open to non-residents?

Republic Services Columbus Transfer Station is open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Columbus?

Yes. SWACO - Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center., Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO), Resource Center - Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), and Delaware County Transfer Station list Saturday hours.

What should I bring to the dump?

A photo ID (many facilities are residents only), cash or exact change (many don't take cards), a tarp over the load, and gloves. Sort yard waste, tires, appliances and electronics separately; most places charge for them by the item.

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