Officials from the City of Worthington and SWACO formally opened a new Recycling Convenience Center at 380 Highland Avenue. The facility was funded in large part by a nearly $30,000 grant from SWACO, and will be a year-round collection point for residents to drop off harder-to-recycle items that canât be placed in a curbside recycling cart. The new facility is located adjacent to the cityâs Service and Engineering building, and is open to the public for the responsible disposal and recycling of materials such as electronics, Styrofoam, car batteries, anti-freeze and motor oil, and food scraps.
âWorthington strives to be a model for environmental stewardship, and this new convenience center provides an enhanced opportunity for members of our community to expand their recycling efforts close to home. We appreciate SWACOâs partnership and financial support in this endeavor,â said Worthington City Manager, Robyn Stewart.
âFranklin County residents are passionate about sustainability, and every item that we recycle keeps valuable materials out of the landfill, conserves resources, and helps ensure our landfill continues to serve our community for years to come,â said SWACO Assistant Executive Director Scott Perry. âWeâre excited to work with the City of Worthington on the new Recycling Convenience Center and eager to keep growing recycling and composting opportunities across central Ohio.â