Darlington County Recycling Center

Name: Darlington County Recycling Center
Address: 1318 E McIver Rd, Darlington, Darlington, SC, US
Telephone: +1 843-398-4800

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About This Location

The Darlington County Recycling Center at 1318 East McIver Road (Station 10 – East McIver) is one of 13 staffed convenience centers operated by Darlington County Environmental & Recycling Services, giving county residents a free, manned drop-off point for everyday recyclables and household garbage. Attendants are on site Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM; the center is closed Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Containers are provided for newspapers and magazines, plastic bottles (#1 and #2), corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, steel cans, scrap metal, used motor oil and filters (10-gallon limit per visit), cooking oil, yard waste, household electronics, batteries, and textiles. Glass bottles, styrofoam, plastic bags, and tires are not accepted at this location — tires must be taken directly to the county landfill at 2301 Great Cypress Road.

What Darlington County Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Newspapers & Magazines (Newspapers, inserts, and magazines with glossy pages accepted. Books, writing/office paper, unwanted mail, and wrapping paper are NOT accepted.)

✓ Plastic Bottles (#1 and #2) (Soft drink bottles, milk jugs, and most plastic bottles marked #1 or #2. Rinse and flatten. Plastic bags and styrofoam not accepted.)

✓ Corrugated Cardboard (Corrugated and pasteboard (cereal) boxes accepted; no plastic- or wax-coated boxes. Flatten before drop-off.)

✓ Aluminum Cans (Beverage cans only; no pie pans, foil, or other aluminum items.)

✓ Steel Cans (Accepted at all 13 county recycling stations.)

✓ Scrap Metal (Accepted at all county convenience centers including East McIver.)

✓ Used Motor Oil (No more than 10 gallons per visit. Do not remove caps from bottles. Drain oil filters completely (puncture to drain). Antifreeze, gasoline, paint thinner, and solvents NOT accepted.)

✓ Oil Filters & Oil Bottles (Accepted with used motor oil drop-off. Drain filters completely by puncturing.)

✓ Cooking Oil (Accepted at all 13 county convenience centers.)

✓ Yard Waste / Yard Trimmings (Accepted at all county stations including East McIver.)

✓ Household Electronics (E-Waste) (Televisions, computers, computer monitors, printers, and other household electronic equipment accepted.)

✓ Batteries (Accepted at all 13 county convenience centers.)

✓ Textiles (Clothing, shoes, belts, purses, hats, towels, household linens, blankets, and clean stuffed animals collected for reuse.)

✓ Household Garbage (General household garbage containers are available at each recycling center.)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Glass Bottles & Jars

✕ Styrofoam

✕ Plastic Bags

✕ Tires

✕ Books, Office Paper, Junk Mail, Wrapping Paper

✕ Antifreeze, Gasoline, Paint Thinner & Solvents

✕ Wax-Coated or Plastic-Coated Cardboard Boxes

Glass and styrofoam are not accepted at any of Darlington County's 13 recycling stations. Tires must go to the county landfill (2301 Great Cypress Road). Electronics are accepted at this convenience center but NOT at the roll-off/transfer station.

Fees

Recycling / drop-off (general materials) — Free for Darlington County residents
Annual Residential Solid Waste Service Charge — $60.00 per year, levied on all residential properties in Darlington County (covers access to all 13 recycling/convenience centers)
Passenger Tires (at landfill, not this center) — No charge for up to 4 passenger tires per day with proof of Darlington County residency. Larger/other tires: $100.00 per ton (less $2.00 per tire with proof of paying state tire tax).

Access & restrictions

Open to Darlington County residents. Proof of residency required only for tire drop-off (at landfill). General recycling drop-off at this station is for county residents. · The East McIver Road station is one of nine stations (Stations 1–9) operating on the Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat schedule. Stations 10–13 operate Mon–Fri plus Saturday.

Programs & events

Textiles Reuse Collection — Clothing, shoes, belts, purses, hats, towels, linens, blankets, and clean stuffed animals collected at all county stations for reuse (not just recycling).
Used Motor Oil Recycling — Used motor oil is required to be recycled in South Carolina. Drop off up to 10 gallons per visit along with oil filters and bottles. Antifreeze and solvents not accepted.
Household Electronics (E-Waste) Drop-Off — Televisions, computers, monitors, printers, and other household electronics accepted at all 13 county convenience centers including East McIver.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What days and hours is the East McIver Road recycling center open?

The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM. It is closed Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Can I drop off tires at the East McIver Road center?

No. Tires are not accepted at any of Darlington County's 13 recycling convenience centers. Passenger and truck tires (up to 4 per day, free for county residents) must be taken to the county landfill at 2301 Great Cypress Road. Large tires are also landfill-only.

Is there a limit on used motor oil drop-offs?

Yes. No more than 10 gallons of used motor oil per visit is accepted. Oil filters and oil bottles from cars and trucks are also accepted. Do not bring antifreeze, gasoline, paint thinner, or solvents — those are not accepted.

Does the center accept glass bottles or styrofoam?

No. Glass bottles, jars, and styrofoam are not accepted at any Darlington County recycling convenience center, including East McIver Road.

Do I need to be a Darlington County resident to use this center?

The program is designed for Darlington County residents, who pay an annual $60 residential solid waste service charge that covers access to all 13 county stations. Proof of residency is specifically required for tire drop-off at the landfill (up to 4 free passenger tires per day). Call (843) 398-4800 with residency questions.

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