Richland County Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Eastover, South Carolina
About This Location
The Lower Richland Drop-Off Center at 10531 Garners Ferry Road in Eastover is Richland County's free public facility for residents to dispose of construction and demolition debris, electronics, scrap metal, tires, used motor oil, latex paint, fluorescent bulbs, and antifreeze. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it serves county residents at no charge and prohibits household garbage and commercial waste. Trailers longer than 8 feet are not permitted on site.
What Richland County Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Glass · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
This site does not accept household garbage, commercial waste, or curbside recyclables (cans, cardboard, glass, plastics). Those materials should go to the Clemson Road Recycling Site or be placed in curbside carts.
Fees
- All accepted items (residents) — Free
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off for Richland County residents only. Open to the public during staffed hours; no appointment needed. · Walk-in (no appointment) · No trailers longer than 8 feet are permitted on site. No commercial waste accepted. Quantity limits apply to tires (5), e-waste (5 items), latex paint (5 gallons), and motor oil (residential quantities only).
Programs & events
- E-Waste Recycling — Televisions, computers, printers, phones, and tablets accepted year-round (limit 5 items per visit).
- Used Motor Oil Collection — Used oil tanks on site for proper disposal of residential used motor oil and filters.
- Tire Disposal — Richland County residents may dispose of up to 5 automobile tires at no charge.
- Richland County Solid Waste App — Free app available to help residents find drop-off locations and use the Waste Wizard tool.
- Christmas Tree Recycling — Clean Christmas trees (stripped of all decorations) are accepted seasonally and must be placed in the Clean Wood Waste containers.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to use the Lower Richland Drop-Off Center?
No. Richland County residents may use the drop-off center free of charge for all accepted materials.
Can I bring a trailer to the Eastover drop-off site?
Trailers longer than 8 feet in length are not permitted at this specific site. If you have a larger trailer, you will need to use a different Richland County facility such as the C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center on Caughman Road.
Does this location accept regular recyclables like cans, cardboard, and plastic bottles?
No. Curbside recyclables such as aluminum cans, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, and plastic containers are only accepted at the Clemson Road Recycling Site (900 Clemson Rd, Columbia), not at the Eastover/Garners Ferry location.
How many tires can I drop off, and is there a charge?
Richland County residents may drop off up to 5 automobile tires at no charge. This site is one of only two county locations (along with the C&D Landfill) that accept tires.
Can businesses use this drop-off center?
No. Commercial waste is explicitly prohibited at this site. The facility is intended for Richland County residents only. Commercial quantities of used motor oil and fluorescent bulbs are also not accepted.
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