Recycling Centers in Barnwell, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Barnwell, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Barnwell, South Carolina can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Barnwell: A Local Guide
Barnwell, the seat of Barnwell County in the South Carolina Lowcountry, is home to two recycling-related facilities: one public county convenience center serving residents, and one industrial processor that operates on a commercial-only basis.
Barnwell Recycle Center at 7633 SC-64 — the county's Fire Tower Center — is a staffed public drop-off site operated by Barnwell County Solid Waste Management & Recycling. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and accepts a broad list of materials at no charge: aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, plastics #1–#7, corrugated cardboard, newspapers and mixed paper, scrap metal, white goods, tires, used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, cooking oil, latex paint, textiles and lead-acid and Ni-Cd batteries. The site also runs a Swap Shop for reusable household items. Note that oil/gasoline mixtures and bulk farmer oil must go to the county Landfill Center on Landfill Road instead.
Befesa Zinc Us Inc. at 941 Technology Dr is an industrial facility operated by Befesa, a global recycler of steel industry by-products. It processes electric arc furnace (EAF) dust and other zinc-bearing industrial materials on a business-to-business basis only — it is not a public drop-off site and does not accept household recyclables. Residents needing to recycle materials should use the Barnwell Recycle Center or contact Barnwell County Solid Waste at (803) 541-1109.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Barnwell
What days is the Barnwell Recycle Center on SC-64 open?
The Barnwell Recycle Center (Fire Tower Center) at 7633 SC-64 is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It is closed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Can Barnwell County residents drop off tires and used motor oil for free?
Yes. Passenger vehicle tires and used motor oil (with filters and empty oil bottles) are accepted free of charge at the Barnwell Recycle Center on SC-64. Note that oil/gasoline mixtures and bulk farmer oil (up to 55 gallons) must go to the Landfill Center on Landfill Road — not to the SC-64 site.
Can I drop off recyclables at Befesa Zinc Us Inc. in Barnwell?
No. Befesa Zinc Us Inc. at 941 Technology Dr is an industrial zinc recycling processor that operates exclusively on a business-to-business basis. It does not accept household or public drop-off recyclables. Barnwell County residents should use the Barnwell Recycle Center at 7633 SC-64.
Does the Barnwell Recycle Center on SC-64 accept electronics?
Electronic waste carries a fee and is primarily handled through Global Recycling at the Barnwell County Landfill. Call the county at (803) 541-1109 to confirm whether e-waste is also accepted at the SC-64 convenience center before your trip.