Republic Services
Recycling Center in Bishopville, South Carolina
About This Location
Republic Services operates the Lee County Landfill at 1431 Sumter Highway (Hwy 15) in Bishopville, SC 29010 — a permitted, Subtitle D-compliant, non-hazardous solid waste landfill serving commercial haulers, municipalities, and industrial accounts in Lee County and the surrounding region. The facility accepts municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition debris, non-friable asbestos, contaminated soil, and dry industrial waste for direct landfill disposal. This is NOT a public drop-off convenience center for residents; it is a commercial/industrial landfill operation. Residents seeking household drop-off recycling should contact Lee County Public Works (116 Airport Road, Bishopville; 803-484-6196), which operates nine staffed county convenience centers. Access to the landfill itself is primarily for contracted haulers and commercial accounts.
What Republic Services Accepts
What they do not accept
The landfill does not accept limb debris, tires, used oil, or electronic waste. Residents needing those services should contact Lee County Public Works at (803) 484-6196.
Fees
- Tipping fees (general) — Fees are assessed by weight; exact per-ton gate rates for this facility are not publicly posted. Contact the facility directly for current rates.
Access & restrictions
This is a commercial/industrial landfill, not a public drop-off recycling center. Access is primarily for contracted commercial haulers, municipalities, and industrial accounts. Residents seeking drop-off should use Lee County Public Works convenience centers. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Call the facility at (803) 791-1300 or (800) 327-4562 before arriving to confirm acceptable waste types, required manifests, and pricing. The facility operates under commercial scale/weight ticketing.
Programs & events
- Lee County Manned Convenience Centers (County Program – not at this address) — Lee County Public Works operates nine staffed household drop-off sites throughout the county for residents to dispose of trash, limb debris, used oil, and scrap metal. This is a separate program from the Republic Services landfill.
- E-Waste & Tire Disposal (Saturday-only, County Program) — Tires and electronic waste are accepted on Saturdays only at the Lee County Public Works facility (116 Airport Road) and the Bradley Road site (249 Bradley Road). Not available at the Republic Services landfill.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Republic Services facility a public drop-off recycling center?
No. The Republic Services facility at 1431 Sumter Hwy is a commercial and industrial landfill (Lee County Landfill), not a public drop-off recycling center. It serves contracted haulers, municipalities, and industrial accounts. Residents needing household drop-off should contact Lee County Public Works at (803) 484-6196, which operates nine staffed convenience centers.
What types of waste does the landfill accept?
The facility is a permitted Subtitle D non-hazardous landfill and primarily accepts municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, non-friable asbestos, contaminated soil, and dry industrial waste for direct landfill disposal. There is no pre-treatment or solidification capability on-site.
Does the landfill accept tires or electronic waste?
No. The Lee County Landfill (Republic Services) does not accept tires, used oil, or electronic waste such as TVs and computers. Those materials are accepted on Saturdays only at the Lee County Public Works facility (116 Airport Road) or the Bradley Road site (249 Bradley Road, Bishopville).
What are the landfill's hours of operation?
Per Wastebits and third-party directories, the facility operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Always call ahead at (803) 791-1300 to confirm current hours before visiting.
How are tipping fees charged at this landfill?
Fees are assessed by weight at the scale house. Exact per-ton gate rates for this facility are not publicly published online. Contact Republic Services directly at (803) 791-1300 or (800) 327-4562 for current pricing before bringing a load.
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