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SWACO / EEI on E 8th is the city dump used by locals dropping off household and small construction debris. People from Columbus neighborhoods bring pickups, trailers, and carloads here when they need to get rid of bulky stuff. It's a working industrial site, not a tidy recycling center, so dress for dust and noise.
There’s a staffed entrance booth where vehicles slow down to check in; expect to pull up to that booth before going further into the site. A scale is usually part of the process, so most vehicles stop twice-once in and once out-since charges are commonly by weight at facilities like this. Buildings, concrete pads, and large open tipping areas dominate the layout, with heavy equipment moving around and piles of different materials visible from the lanes. Lines get longer on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so queues and waiting are normal.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring tie-downs or a tarp for loose loads; wind and driving across the site can shift light debris.
- Have a plan for where different items will go in your vehicle so unloading at the drop-off points is quick and safe.
- Expect to follow directions from traffic control or signage on site; keep windows up when near large piles to avoid dust.
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