Rumpke Waste and Recycling recently announced a continued expansion of the Franklin County residential (and commercial) recycling programs, which will accept clear plastic clamshell containers beginning on November 1, 2024. The addition of this widely used material to the recycling program has long been desired by area residents and is good news for our environment and regional diversion goals.

Because some people in our community may find recycling confusing, SWACO has created a list of what you should know to help you continue to Recycle Right:

• When will this change occur? Beginning November 1, 2024, clear plastic clamshell containers will be accepted as part of the curbside and drop-off recycling programs in Franklin County.  
• Which clamshell containers will be accepted? Clear plastic carry-out containers as well as clear plastic fruit and berry, lettuce and egg containers will be accepted.  
• What steps need to be taken? Lids and labels can stay on the containers, but food and any liquid must be removed. All materials should be clean and dry. 
• What else can be recycled? In addition to clear plastic clamshell containers, paper, plastic and aluminum cups, paper and cardboard, plastic bottles, tubs and jugs, glass bottles and jars, metal cans, and cartons will continue to be accepted.  
• What can’t be recycled? In order to recycle items correctly, it’s important to know which items are not accepted for recycling in Franklin County’s curbside and drop-off recycling programs. Unacceptable items include plastic carryout food containers which are not clear.