Recycling Centers in Columbia, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Columbia, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Columbia has 20 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 Columbia: A Local Guide
Columbia is served by 20 recycling centers spanning county drop-off sites, private scrap processors, commercial fiber recyclers and electronics kiosks. Curbside recycling here depends on where you live: Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling Services offers biweekly roll-cart recycling for subscribers alongside weekly garbage and yard-trimmings collection, while the City of Columbia Public Works department handles collection inside the city limits and operates neighborhood drop-off points. Carts are collected every other week and should be at the curb by 7 a.m. For options across the state, browse the full South Carolina recycling directory.
The centers below handle different streams. Public facilities such as Richland County Solid Waste and Richland County Public Works anchor the public drop-off network. For scrap metal, Mid-Carolina Steel & Recycling and CMC Recycling buy and process metals, while Sonoco Recycling handles cardboard and paper on a commercial basis. For phones and small devices, EcoATM kiosks offer instant trade-in. Confirm each center's accepted items and access rules before visiting.
If a Columbia center does not cover what you need, nearby South Carolina towns in this directory may help. Lexington sits just west of Columbia, and Sumter is a short drive east. You can also check Aiken, Greenwood and Lancaster, or return to the statewide South Carolina hub to search by town.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Columbia
Does Columbia offer curbside recycling?
Yes, though it depends on your address. Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling Services provides biweekly roll-cart recycling to subscribers, and the City of Columbia Public Works department handles collection within city limits. Recycling carts are typically collected every other week and should be out by 7 a.m. For drop-off alternatives, see the full list of Columbia recycling centers.
What does Columbia curbside recycling accept?
Curbside roll carts in the Columbia area generally accept aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, cartons, mixed paper and paperboard, and plastic bottles and containers. Glass and other materials may need to go to a drop-off site. Check with Richland County or City of Columbia Public Works for the current list, and use the Richland County Public Works page for drop-off details.
Where can I recycle cardboard in Columbia?
Sonoco Recycling on Idlewilde Blvd handles cardboard and paper, though it operates on a commercial basis. Households can also recycle flattened cardboard through Richland County or City of Columbia curbside and drop-off programs.
Where can I recycle my old cell phone in Columbia?
Columbia has several EcoATM kiosks that buy used phones and small devices for instant payment, including locations at Forest Dr and Harbison Blvd. For larger electronics, check with Richland County Solid Waste about e-waste drop-off options.