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Franklin County Urges Recycling as Landfill Capacity Dwindles

4/23/2025

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The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill in Columbus, Ohio, has roughly 42 years of capacity remaining, largely filled by household waste and food scraps. Local officials are calling on residents to boost recycling efforts, warning that without action, the county could soon confront expensive waste disposal issues as the landfill nears its limit.

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The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill in Columbus, Ohio, has roughly 42 years of capacity remaining, largely filled by household waste and food scraps. Local officials are calling on residents to boost recycling efforts, warning that without action, the county could soon confront expensive waste disposal issues as the landfill nears its limit.