Charleston County Landfill

Recycling Center in Charleston, South Carolina

📍 1344 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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About This Location

The Charleston County Bees Ferry Landfill sits at 1344 Bees Ferry Rd. in Charleston, South Carolina, where all loads are checked in at the scale house. The landfill accepts municipal solid waste and tires by the ton, but no longer takes construction and demolition, vegetative waste or yard debris from private or commercial haulers. On the same site, the Bees Ferry Convenience Center lets Charleston County residents drop off recyclables, electronics, household hazardous waste, paint, batteries, scrap metal, motor and cooking oil and more, with proof of county residency required.

What Charleston County Landfill Accepts

✓ Municipal solid waste (Landfill; $100 per ton, checked in at the scale house)
✓ Tires (Landfill tipping fee $150 per ton; Convenience Center limited to 4 tires, no commercial)
✓ Electronics (At the Convenience Center: computers, monitors, printers and TVs only)
✓ Household hazardous waste (At the Convenience Center)
✓ Paint (At the Convenience Center)
✓ Batteries (At the Convenience Center)
✓ Scrap metal and appliances (At the Convenience Center; metal tipping fee at the landfill is $30 per ton)
✓ Motor oil and cooking oil (At the Convenience Center)
✓ Light bulbs (At the Convenience Center)
✓ Propane and helium tanks (At the Convenience Center; tanks must be emptied)
✓ Yard waste (Accepted by McGill Environmental Systems at the Bees Ferry Compost Facility; $59 per ton, one-ton maximum)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Construction and demolition waste from private or commercial haulers
✕ Vegetative waste or yard debris from private or commercial haulers (at the landfill)
✕ More than 4 tires per visit, or commercial tires (at the Convenience Center)

The Bees Ferry Landfill no longer accepts construction and demolition, vegetative waste or yard debris from private or commercial haulers. The Convenience Center is generally for residents, not commercial businesses.

Fees

  • Municipal solid waste — $100 per ton
  • Tires — $150 per ton
  • Metal — $30 per ton
  • Yard waste (Bees Ferry Compost Facility) — $59 per ton, one-ton maximum
  • Compost (fill your own 5-gallon bucket) — $1, cash or check only

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · The Convenience Center requires Charleston County proof of residency: a photo ID or driver's license or passport, and a utility or tax bill also accepted along with a photo ID. Commercial businesses are generally prohibited from using the Convenience Centers.

Programs & events

  • Bees Ferry Convenience Center — Resident drop-off for recyclables, electronics, household hazardous waste, paint, batteries, oil and more; open Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
  • Bees Ferry Compost Facility — Operated by McGill Environmental Systems; accepts yard waste and sells compost, including fill-your-own 5-gallon buckets for $1

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Bees Ferry Landfill and Convenience Center hours?

The landfill is open Monday-Friday 7 AM-4 PM and Saturday 8 AM-3 PM, closed Sunday. The Bees Ferry Convenience Center is open Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM-6 PM and Sunday 1 PM-6 PM.

Do I need proof of residency to use the Convenience Center?

Yes. Charleston County requires proof of residency: a photo ID, driver's license or passport, and a utility or tax bill will also be accepted along with a photo ID.

What does it cost to drop off waste at the landfill?

Tipping fees are $100 per ton for municipal solid waste, $150 per ton for tires and $30 per ton for metal. Yard waste at the compost facility is $59 per ton with a one-ton maximum.

Can I recycle electronics or TVs here?

Yes. The Convenience Center accepts electronics, but only computers, monitors, printers and TVs. It also takes household hazardous waste, paint, batteries, oil, light bulbs and scrap metal.

Does the landfill take construction debris or yard waste from haulers?

No. The Bees Ferry Landfill no longer accepts construction and demolition, vegetative waste or yard debris from private or commercial haulers.

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Contact & Location

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1344 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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Charleston, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-4 PM
Thursday 7 AM-4 PM
Friday 7 AM-4 PM
Saturday 8 AM-3 PM
Sunday Closed

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