Food Waste Drop-Off Pilot Program
Nearly 1 million pounds of food waste goes to the Franklin County landfill every single day.
Food waste in the landfill generates potent methane gas — a powerful greenhouse gas that is a major contributor to climate change. Waste diversion is the most efficient way to reduce the amount of emissions generated by landfills, and to reduce demand for landfill space.
Reducing organic waste, specifically food waste, from entering the landfill is a major goal of the Columbus Climate Action Plan. The plan sets ambitious goas to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
To help reach these goals and make it convenient for residents to compost food scraps, the city is launching a Food Waste Drop-Off Pilot Program with the help of a Community Waste Reduction Grant from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO).
As an avid composter I applaud the City of Columbus! Click HERE to learn more about this program.
The food scraps drop-off collection sites for Columbus residents’ use are located at:
- Bill McDonald Athletic Complex, 4990 Olentangy River Rd., 43214
- Dodge Park and Community Center, 667 Sullivant Ave., 43215
- Scioto Southland Park, 3901 Parsons Ave., 43207
- Beatty Park Community Recreation Center, 247 N. Ohio Ave., 43203
- Northeast Park and Howard Recreation Center, 2505 Cassady Ave., 43219
- Linden Park Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave., 43211
- Carriage Place Park Community Center, 4900 Sawmill Rd., 43235