Richland County Public Works

Recycling Center in Columbia, South Carolina

📍 400 Powell Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
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📞 +1 803-576-2400 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The address at 400 Powell Road in Columbia is the headquarters of the Richland County Public Works department, which runs the county's garbage and recycling drop-off program. Richland County residents may use the county's staffed drop-off/convenience centers free of charge with proof of residency; the main public recycling sites are on Caughman Road, Clemson Road, and Garners Ferry Road rather than at the Powell Road office. Those centers accept household recyclables plus electronics, televisions, tires, used motor oil, and appliances.

What Richland County Public Works Accepts

✓ Electronics (computers, monitors, printers) (Accepted at Richland County drop-off/convenience centers, not necessarily at the Powell Rd office)
✓ Televisions (all types) (Accepted at county drop-off centers)
✓ Automobile tires (Limit 5 at county drop-off centers)
✓ Used motor oil and filters (Accepted at county drop-off centers)
✓ Household appliances (Accepted as bulk items at county drop-off centers)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

Material restrictions at individual Richland County drop-off centers were not fully verified; confirm with Public Works before hauling.

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Richland County residents may use county drop-off/convenience centers free of charge; proof of residency is required. Commercial customers must establish accounts and pay fees. The Powell Rd address itself is the department office.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 400 Powell Road a recycling drop-off center?

No. 400 Powell Road is the Richland County Public Works administrative headquarters. The county's public recycling and garbage drop-offs are handled at its convenience centers, which are located on Caughman Road, Clemson Road, and Garners Ferry Road. Call Public Works at 803-576-2400 before hauling items to Powell Road.

Can Columbia, SC residents recycle for free?

Yes. Richland County residents may use the county's drop-off/convenience centers free of charge, but proof of residency is required. Commercial customers must set up an account and pay fees.

What can you recycle at Richland County drop-off centers?

The county's drop-off centers accept household recyclables along with electronics (computers, monitors, printers), televisions of all types, up to five automobile tires, used motor oil and filters, and household appliances.

Where are the Richland County recycling drop-off centers?

The three listed centers are the Caughman Road C&D Landfill site (1070 Caughman Road North), the Clemson Road recycling site (900 Clemson Road), and the Garners Ferry Road / Lower Richland site (10531 Garners Ferry Road, Eastover). Hours vary by location.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
400 Powell Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
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City / State
Columbia, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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