Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc.

Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc. The Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc.

(SWIX), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit clearinghouse and repository for businesses and government agencies looking for information regarding recycling and waste management. SWIX Conducts:
Medicine Collection Events
Electronic Waste Collection Events
Book Recycling Events
Marine Debris Clean-ups
Agricultural Plastics Recycling Collection Events

♻️ THANK YOU, TALLAHASSEE! OUR PILOT V**E PEN COLLECTION EVENT MADE A BIG IMPACT. ♻️From April 10–27, community members ...
05/11/2026

♻️ THANK YOU, TALLAHASSEE! OUR PILOT V**E PEN COLLECTION EVENT MADE A BIG IMPACT. ♻️

From April 10–27, community members across Tallahassee participated in our Pilot V**e Pen Collection Event and helped make the initiative a success!

Event results included:

✅ 103 residents participated
✅ 198 v**e pens and devices collected
✅ Approximately 30.6 pounds of v**e waste diverted from improper disposal

Improperly discarded v**e devices can pose serious environmental and safety concerns due to the lithium-ion batteries, ni****ne residue, plastics, and electronic components they contain.

Thank you to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and industry partners Pluto Smoke Shop and ARXG for their partnership and dedication to this cause.

The information and feedback collected during this pilot program will help guide future v**e and e-waste recycling and collection opportunities throughout Florida.

Thank you to everyone who helped support safer disposal practices and a cleaner environment for our community! 🌎

05/08/2026

📚♻️ Books out. Landfills spared.

We're thrilled to share that the 2026 Book Collection and Recycling Program has officially wrapped up — and the results speak for themselves. From April 11–27, our partnership with The Florida Bar, the City of Tallahassee, Florida State University, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection helped collect 13,957 pounds of outdated legal books and volumes, keeping them out of landfills and on the right path.

Since 2000, this program has now recycled a grand total of 487,846 pounds of books. That's the power of community and collaboration in action. 💚

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this another successful year!

05/05/2026

169 v**e pens and counting. 🙌

As part of our partnership with Pluto Smoke Shop, we hosted a v**e pen collection event to help keep these devices out of landfills and off the streets. The response from our community was incredible.

V**e pens contain lithium batteries, heavy metals, and plastics that can cause serious harm when improperly disposed of — which is exactly why events like this matter.

Thank you to everyone who participated. This is what community-driven sustainability looks like in action. 💚

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04/30/2026

What are PFAS—and why should you care?

Often called “forever chemicals,” PFAS can persist in our environment and water for years, impacting both human health and ecosystems.

At Southern Waste Information Exchange, we’re committed to raising awareness and helping our community make informed, responsible choices .

Knowledge is the first step toward protecting what matters most!

Here are the results from today's Operation Medicine Cabinet.Operation Medicine Cabinet Collects 504 Pounds of Expired a...
04/28/2026

Here are the results from today's Operation Medicine Cabinet.

Operation Medicine Cabinet Collects 504 Pounds of Expired
and Unwanted Drugs for Proper Disposal

Tallahassee, Florida—On Saturday, April 25th, the Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc. (SWIX), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Costco, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Institute of Public Health, Florida State University’s Institute of Science and Public Affairs (ISPA), and iHeartMedia (WTNT 94.9, WFLA 100.7), held an Operation Medicine Cabinet event for the collection of unwanted or unneeded medications (both over the counter and prescription).

During the event, 113 Tallahassee/Leon County participants brought in 504 pounds of over the counter and prescription medications.
These collection events provide Tallahassee/Leon County citizens the opportunity to properly dispose of their unused or unneeded medications, protecting the environment and lessening the chances for the illegal and potentially harmful use of these drugs.

04/24/2026

🚨 Happening TOMORROW 🚨

Don’t forget to bring your unused or expired medications to Operation Medicine Cabinet!

📍 Costco
⏰ 10AM-2PM

It’s quick, easy, and makes a big impact.

04/23/2026

Did you know improperly disposing of medications contaminates our water and harm wildlife?

That's why we're hosting Operation Medicine Cabinet!

💊Bring your unused or expired medications
📍Costco
📆 April 25, 2026
⏰ 10AM- 2PM

Let's work together to keep our community- and our planet- clean and safe!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

At Southern Waste Information Exchange, every day is Earth Day.

We’re committed year-round to protecting our environment, reducing waste, and helping our community make safer, smarter choices ♻️

Together, small actions add up to a big impact

Let’s keep celebrating and caring for our planet—not just today, but every day!

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, make a simple change that makes a BIG impact!

Did you know improperly disposing of medications contaminates our water and harm wildlife?

That's why we're hosting Operation Medicine Cabinet!

💊Bring your unused or expired medications
📍Costco
📆 April 25, 2026

Let's work together to keep our community- and our planet- clean and safe!

04/21/2026

Just a few days away!

Operation Medicine Cabinet is coming up!

Take a few minutes to check you cabinets-you might be surprised at what has expired! We'll take care of the rest.

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Tallahassee, FL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18503866280

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