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DROP-OFF CENTERS

Residents living in Richland County can drop off items at either the Richland County C&D Landfill or the Lower Richland County Drop-Off site free of charge when the items originate from the place of residence, and do not exceed residential limits on size/quantity. The limit for residential drop off is 4 (four) standard pickup truck loads per month. The items must meet acceptable guidelines. Proof of residency is required. 

All residents that are dropping off items related to a second home, rental property or business must go to the Richland County C&D Landfill and will be charged Commercial rates.  
 

C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center

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1070 Caughman Road North
Columbia, SC 29203
Telephone 803-576-2390

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Contact Richland County at 803-576-2440 for the most current hours of operation.
 

Lower Richland Drop-Off Center

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10531 Garners Ferry Road
Eastover, SC 29044
Telephone 803-776-2324

 

Hours of operation: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Contact Richland County at 803-576-2440 for the most current hours of operation.

 

RECYCLING SITES

These sites are typically unmanned and take limited recyclable items. No disposal is allowed at recycling sites. Dumping or placing items on the grounds may be deemed a violation of County ordinance and subject to substantial fines.   

 

Clemson Road Recycling Site

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900 Clemson Road (across from the Village at Sandhill)
Columbia, SC 29229
Telephone 803-576-2440
Hours of operation: open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm.
Closed Monday & Wednesday.
Hours are subject to change. Contact Richland County at 803-576-2440 for the most current hours of operation.

Items accepted: cardboard, newspaper/junk mail phone books, plastic, aluminum, metal cans, glass, box board/cereal boxes and cooking oil

USED OIL AND USED OIL FILTER RECYCLING SITES

Ballentine Fire Station

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Ballentine Fire Station
10717 Broad River Road, Irmo

Blythewood         

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Blythewood Fire Station
435 Main St., Blythewood

Columbia

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Atlas Road Fire Dept 
153 Atlas Road, Columbia

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Richland County C&D Landfill
1070 Caughman Road North, Columbia, SC

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Richland County Public Works Facility
400 Powell Road, Columbia

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Sandhill Fire Station
130 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia

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Upper Richland Fire Station
300 Campground Road, Columbia

Eastover

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Eastover Fire Station  
504 Henry St., Eastover

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Lower Richland Drop Off Site       
10531 Garners Ferry Road, Eastover

Gadsden

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Gadsden Fire Station
122 Community Center Rd, Gadsden

Hopkins

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Hopkins Fire Station
1631 Clarkson Rd, Hopkins

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