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About This Location

WM Oakridge Landfill at 2175 US-78 in Dorchester, South Carolina is a Waste Management regional solid-waste disposal landfill permitted by SC DHEC (now SC Department of Environmental Services). It serves communities, businesses, and industries in Dorchester County and surrounding areas, accepting municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, industrial and special wastes, asbestos, biosolids, and auto shredder residue. The site is a controlled-access disposal facility — not a public household recycling drop-off.

What WM Oakridge Landfill Accepts

✓ Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
✓ Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris
✓ Industrial and special wastes
✓ Asbestos (friable and non-friable)
✓ Auto shredder residue
✓ Biosolids
✓ Drum management - solids

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What they do not accept

✕ CFC (Freon)-containing items
✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Lead-acid batteries
✕ Liquid waste
✕ Whole tires
✕ Yard debris

This is a controlled-access disposal landfill. There is no public household recycling drop-off at this site. For curbside or drop-off recycling, contact Dorchester County or WM customer service.

Fees

  • All disposal loads — Tipping fees apply; contact WM at 866-676-7150 for current rates

Access & restrictions

Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Walk-in (no appointment) · Gate is locked during non-business hours; access is controlled

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of facility is WM Oakridge Landfill?

It is a WM (Waste Management) regional solid-waste disposal landfill serving Dorchester County and surrounding communities, permitted as a Solid Waste facility by the state.

What does WM Oakridge Landfill accept?

Municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, industrial and special wastes, asbestos (friable and non-friable), auto shredder residue, biosolids, and solid drum waste.

What does WM Oakridge Landfill NOT accept?

It does not accept Freon-containing items, hazardous waste, lead-acid batteries, liquid waste, whole tires, or yard debris.

Can I drop off household recycling at Oakridge Landfill?

No. This is a disposal landfill with no public household recycling drop-off. For curbside or drop-off recycling, contact Dorchester County or WM customer service.

What are WM Oakridge Landfill's hours?

Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM per the WM fact sheet; closed Sunday.

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

Contact & Location

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2175 US-78, Dorchester, SC 29437
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City / State
Dorchester, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 6 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 6 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-5 PM
Thursday 6 AM-5 PM
Friday 6 AM-5 PM
Saturday 7 AM-12 PM
Sunday Closed