Beaufort County Convenience Center

Recycling Center in Beaufort, South Carolina

📍 639 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29902
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About This Location

The Beaufort County Convenience Center at 639 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island is one of four full-service county drop-off stations where Beaufort County residential property owners can dispose of bagged household garbage, recyclables, yard trimmings, bulky items, and select special materials. The facility is staffed and open six days a week (closed Wednesdays and county holidays), accepting the county's "Big 5" recyclables—plastics #1 & #2, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, glass bottles and jars, and metal cans—alongside used motor oil, oil filters, car and rechargeable batteries, tires (up to four per day), large appliances, scrap metal, furniture, mattresses, cooking oil, oil/gasoline mixtures, plastic film, and household hazardous waste. A Beaufort County Solid Waste Pass (decal/barcode) issued to residential property owners is required for access; commercial waste is strictly prohibited.

What Beaufort County Convenience Center Accepts

✓ Bagged household garbage (Must be bagged. Residential waste only; commercial waste strictly prohibited.)
✓ Plastics #1 & #2 (bottles, jugs, and jars) (Part of the county's 'Big 5' recyclables. No other plastic types accepted.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Accepted at all centers. Do not include paperboard, pizza boxes, newsprint, or junk mail in cardboard compactor.)
✓ Mixed paper (office paper, magazines, newspaper, inserts) (Part of the 'Big 5' recyclables.)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green) (Do not break. Part of the 'Big 5' recyclables.)
✓ Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum, tin, steel) (Part of the 'Big 5' recyclables. No aerosol cans.)
✓ Used motor oil (Limit 10 gallons per trip. Accepted at all centers.)
✓ Oil/gasoline mixtures (Accepted at St. Helena, Bluffton, Shanklin, and Sheldon centers only.)
✓ Cooking oil (Used, uncontaminated household cooking oil only. Place in original container with lid.)
✓ Oil filters (Accepted at all Beaufort County Convenience Centers.)
✓ Car/lead-acid batteries (car, truck, boat) (Accepted at all centers.)
✓ Rechargeable batteries (Accepted at all centers.)
✓ Tires (car, motorcycle, truck) (Limit four tires per day. Accepted at Bluffton, St. Helena, Shanklin, and Hilton Head centers.)
✓ Large appliances / white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers) (Accepted at Bluffton, Hilton Head, Shanklin, and St. Helena centers only. Remove doors from appliances prior to drop-off.)
✓ Scrap metal (Accepted at Bluffton, Shanklin, St. Helena, and Hilton Head centers only.)
✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, dressers) (Accepted at Bluffton, Hilton Head, Shanklin, and St. Helena centers only.)
✓ Mattresses (Accepted at Bluffton, Hilton Head, Shanklin, and St. Helena centers only.)
✓ Yard trimmings (leaves, limbs, branches) (Accepted at all centers in small amounts only. Limbs/branches up to 6 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.)
✓ Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris (Residential C&D accepted in small amounts at St. Helena, Shanklin, Bluffton, and Hilton Head centers. Includes lumber scraps, sheetrock, shingles, wallboard, cabinets, carpet.)
✓ Plastic film (Air pillows, bubble wrap, dry-cleaning bags, food storage bags, newspaper bags, plastic shopping bags, produce bags. Accepted at Bluffton, Hilton Head, Shanklin, and St. Helena centers only.)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) (Accepted items include oil/gas mixtures, cleaning products, fire extinguishers, fluorescent bulbs, hobby chemicals, lawn treatments, stains, varnishes, paint, rust inhibitors, turpentine, thinners, photographic and pool cleaners.)
✓ Antifreeze (Accepted at Centers 1–4 including St. Helena.)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs (Accepted at Centers 1–4 including St. Helena as part of HHW.)
✓ Oyster shells (Accepted at the St. Helena Convenience Center.)
✓ Miscellaneous bulky items (Furniture, toys, and other large household items.)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Ammunition
✕ Fireworks
✕ Medical waste
✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Syringes / sharps
✕ Commercial / business waste
✕ Petroleum products in used-oil tanks (varsol, brake fluid, paint thinner, refrigeration oil, antifreeze solvents, gasoline)
✕ Styrofoam / foam packaging
✕ Plastic bags / film at non-designated centers
✕ Farmer oil
✕ Tires from commercial retailers

Only items listed in accepted materials are permitted. Commercial, industrial, and manufacturer waste is not accepted at any county convenience center. Electronics (e-waste) are not accepted at the convenience center drop-off and are handled through separate quarterly collection events or a schedule-it-yourself appointment program.

Fees

  • General access / solid waste drop-off — Free for Beaufort County residential property owners with a valid Solid Waste Pass (decal/barcode). No per-visit charge.
  • Solid Waste Pass (decal) — Free — one decal issued per Beaufort County residential property owner at no charge.

Access & restrictions

Beaufort County residential property owners only. A valid Solid Waste & Recycling Pass (physical decal or digital barcode) must be displayed or shown on entry. Renters may access recycling-only drop-off at Shanklin and Bluffton centers; recycling access at St. Helena for all county residents is not explicitly confirmed without a pass. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · One pass issued per Beaufort County residential property. Each household is allowed up to three visits per week. Trailers are permitted at the St. Helena center but must not exceed 5 feet by 8 feet. Convenience centers are closed on Wednesdays and all county holidays.

Programs & events

  • Beaufort County Solid Waste Pass (Decal) Program — Residential property owners apply online at beaufortcountysc.gov/SWRDecal. One free pass per property; electronic copy available via email or BC Connect app for use on a phone.
  • Big 5 Recycling Program — County-wide program emphasizing five core recyclables: plastics #1 & #2 bottles/jugs/jars, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, glass bottles and jars, and metal food/beverage cans. St. Helena is one of four full-service recycling centers in the county.
  • Schedule-It-Yourself E-Waste Drop-Off Pilot Program — County residents can schedule individual e-waste drop-off appointments (limit 5 items per person, residential only). Accepted items include PCs, laptops, monitors, TVs, printers, hard drives, and misc. electronics. Separate from convenience center operations.
  • Quarterly E-Waste Collection Events — Beaufort County holds quarterly electronics recycling events open to all county residents. Electronics are not accepted at convenience centers outside these events.
  • Call2Recycle Program — Single-use batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, C, D, button cells, small lead-acid, up to 11 lbs) recycled through Call2Recycle at limited participating retail locations. Not handled at the convenience center directly.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a decal or pass to use the St. Helena Convenience Center?

Yes. Since April 1, 2021, a Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling Pass (physical decal or digital barcode) is required to access any county convenience center for solid waste and non-recyclable drop-off. The pass is free and issued to Beaufort County residential property owners—one per property. Apply online at beaufortcountysc.gov/SWRDecal. Each household is allowed up to three visits per week.

Are renters allowed to use the St. Helena Convenience Center?

The Solid Waste Pass is issued only to Beaufort County residential property owners, not renters. Renters can access recycling-only drop-off at the Shanklin (80 Shanklin Rd, Beaufort) and Bluffton (104 Simmonsville Rd, Bluffton) centers. For solid waste disposal, renters must arrange individual curbside collection through a permitted waste hauler.

Can I drop off tires at the St. Helena Convenience Center?

Yes. Passenger car, motorcycle, and truck tires are accepted at the St. Helena Convenience Center, with a limit of four tires per day per household. This is a resident-only service; commercial tire waste is not accepted.

Can I bring electronics (e-waste) to the St. Helena Convenience Center?

Electronics are not accepted at the convenience center on a regular drop-off basis. Beaufort County handles e-waste through quarterly collection events and a Schedule-It-Yourself pilot program where residents can book an appointment to drop off up to 5 items (PCs, laptops, monitors, TVs, printers, hard drives, misc. electronics). Visit beaufortcountysc.gov for scheduling and event dates.

Is the St. Helena Convenience Center open on Sundays and holidays?

The St. Helena Convenience Center is open on Sundays from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. However, all Beaufort County Convenience Centers are closed on Wednesdays and on all county-designated holidays. Check beaufortcountysc.gov for the current holiday schedule.

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639 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29902
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Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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