Fort Jackson Recycle Center

Recycling Center in Columbia, South Carolina

📍 5671 Liberty Division Rd, Columbia, SC 29207
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About This Location

The Fort Jackson Recycle Center accepts a broad range of materials — from aluminum cans and cardboard to electronics and non-working appliances — exclusively for the Fort Jackson military community.

What this location Accepts

✓ Newspapers and inserts
✓ Cardboard (corrugated and boxboard)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel cans
✓ Glass jars and bottles
✓ Aluminum foil and pans
✓ Plastics #1 and #2
✓ Mixed paper (notebook, computer, writing, packing paper)
✓ Magazines
✓ Phone books
✓ Scrap metal (40" x 48" pieces)
✓ Wood pallets (40" x 48")
✓ Non-working appliances
✓ Electronics (computers, TVs, monitors)
✓ Books
✓ Clothes and shoes
✓ Plastic bags
✓ Toner and ink cartridges
✓ Yard waste
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Lead acid batteries (vehicle batteries — take to DPW)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Waxed cardboard (frozen food containers, milk cartons)
✕ Batteries (general household batteries)
✕ Paper plates and paper towels
✕ Tires and auto parts
✕ Plastic clothes hangers
✕ Wood products
✕ Laminated cards
✕ Plastic without recycling symbol
✕ Paint and hazardous materials (take to Paint Reissue Center, Bldg 2571)
✕ Classified documents (Paper Shred Day accepts sensitive but not classified)

Programs & events

  • Paper Shred Day — Quarterly events held in February, May, August, and November (dates subject to change). All sensitive paper accepted; no classified documents.
  • Used Motor Oil and Antifreeze — Accepted at the Auto Craft Shop on post and many off-post locations — not at the Recycle Center.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can civilians use the Fort Jackson Recycle Center?

No. Fort Jackson is an active military installation. The Recycle Center is open only to authorized personnel with base access, including active-duty, retired military, and DoD civilians. General civilian visitors cannot enter without a sponsor.

Does the Fort Jackson Recycle Center accept electronics?

Yes. Computers, TVs, monitors, plastic computer components, and small toy breakage are listed as accepted items per the official Fort Jackson recycling page at home.army.mil.

Does the Fort Jackson Recycle Center accept paint or hazardous materials?

No. Paint-related materials and household hazardous items are not accepted at the Recycle Center. They should be taken to the Paint Reissue Center at Building 2571, Engineer Rd, Fort Jackson, phone (803) 751-3002 or (803) 751-3003.

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Contact & Location

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Address
5671 Liberty Division Rd, Columbia, SC 29207
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City / State
Columbia, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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