Recycling Centers in Beaufort, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Beaufort, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Beaufort has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Beaufort: A Local Guide
Beaufort, the county seat of Beaufort County on South Carolina's Sea Islands coast, is served by two of the county's staffed convenience centers where residents can drop off recyclables and household waste. Both facilities are operated by Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling, require a free county Solid Waste Pass, and are closed on Wednesdays and county holidays.
Shanklin Convenience Center at 80 Shanklin Rd is open 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday (closed Wednesday). It accepts the county's core recyclables — aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, mixed paper, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, glass bottles, cooking oil, and lead-acid and rechargeable batteries — plus small quantities of residential construction and demolition debris. Oyster shells are also collected here for Beaufort County's reef-restoration program. Residents need a county solid-waste decal to dispose of household trash; the decal is free and applied for online through the county.
Beaufort County Convenience Center on St. Helena Island at 639 Sea Island Pkwy is open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday. It is a full-service drop-off station accepting bagged household garbage, the county's "Big 5" recyclables (plastics #1 & #2, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, glass, and metal cans), scrap metal, large appliances, tires (up to four per day), mattresses, furniture, plastic film, yard trimmings, used motor oil and filters, cooking oil, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and household hazardous waste. A Beaufort County Solid Waste Pass is required; commercial waste is strictly prohibited. Electronics are not accepted at either convenience center on a regular basis — the county handles e-waste through quarterly collection events and a Schedule-It-Yourself appointment program.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Beaufort
Do I need a pass or decal to use Beaufort County's convenience centers?
Yes. A free Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling Pass (physical decal or digital barcode) is required for household trash drop-off. Apply online at beaufortcountysc.gov/SWRDecal. Renters can access recycling-only drop-off at the Shanklin center without a pass.
What can I recycle at the Shanklin Convenience Center in Beaufort?
Aluminum and steel cans, cardboard and pasteboard, mixed paper, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs, glass bottles (clear, brown, green), cooking oil, lead-acid and rechargeable batteries, and oyster shells. Shanklin is also one of four county centers that accept small quantities of residential construction and demolition debris.
Does the St. Helena Convenience Center accept tires and appliances?
Yes. Passenger car, motorcycle, and truck tires are accepted at up to four per day, and large appliances (remove doors first) are accepted. Scrap metal, furniture, and mattresses are also accepted at the St. Helena location. These are residential-only services.
Can I drop off electronics at either Beaufort convenience center?
Electronics are not accepted at the convenience centers on a regular drop-off basis. Beaufort County handles e-waste through quarterly collection events and a Schedule-It-Yourself pilot program (up to 5 items per appointment: PCs, laptops, monitors, TVs, printers, hard drives). Check beaufortcountysc.gov for current dates and scheduling.