Richland County Solid Waste

Recycling Center in Columbia, South Carolina

📍 1070 Caughman Rd N, Columbia, SC 29203
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📞 +1 803-576-2440 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is the county Public Works program that manages curbside collection and a network of resident drop-off centers, including the C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center at 1070 Caughman Rd N in Columbia. County residents may use the drop-off centers free of charge with proof of residency, limited to items from their primary home and no more than four visits per month. Household garbage is handled by curbside collection, not at the drop-offs; hazardous waste is not accepted.

What Richland County Solid Waste Accepts

✓ Yard waste and land-clearing debris (Grass, logs, trees, stumps, limbs, brush, mulch; accepted at the drop-off centers)
✓ Construction & demolition (C&D) waste (Bricks, concrete, lumber, roofing, drywall, insulation and similar at the C&D landfill drop-off)
✓ Bulky items (Furniture, appliances, exercise/playground equipment; mattresses accepted at the Caughman Rd location)
✓ Electronics (e-waste) (Computers, monitors, printers, televisions; limit 5)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Tires (Limit 5)
✓ Latex paint (Limit 5 gallons)
✓ Used motor oil and antifreeze
✓ Fluorescent and CFL bulbs
✓ Batteries (Automotive/marine lead-acid and rechargeable batteries)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Household garbage
✕ Clothing
✕ Automobile parts
✕ Railroad ties and creosote-treated utility poles
✕ Hazardous waste

This listing shares the 1070 Caughman Rd N site with the county's C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center; materials, limits, and residency rules below reflect that drop-off program.

Fees

  • Residential drop-off
  • Commercial C&D loads

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · County program; resident drop-off is free with proof of Richland County residency, items from your primary residence only, max four visits per month. Call (803) 576-2440 for curbside service questions or (803) 576-2390 for the C&D drop-off.

Programs & events

  • Curbside collection and recycling
  • Resident drop-off centers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland County Solid Waste a place I can visit?

It is the county's Public Works solid waste and recycling program, which runs curbside collection and a network of resident drop-off centers. The listed address (1070 Caughman Rd N) is the county's C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center on Caughman Road.

Does the county pick up my trash?

Yes. Richland County Public Works provides residential curbside garbage and recycling collection. Call (803) 576-2440 for service questions and schedules.

Where do I take yard waste, C&D, or bulky items?

Use the county's resident drop-off centers, including the Caughman Road C&D landfill drop-off. Drop-off is free with proof of residency, limited to your primary residence and four visits per month.

Can I bring household garbage to a drop-off center?

No. Household garbage is handled through curbside collection, not the drop-off centers. Hazardous waste, clothing, and automobile parts are also not accepted at the drop-offs.

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

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1070 Caughman Rd N, Columbia, SC 29203
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Columbia, South Carolina

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