Recycling Centers in Edisto Island, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Edisto Island, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Edisto Island has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Edisto Island: A Local Guide
Edisto Island is a barrier island community in Charleston County, South Carolina. Residents have access to two listed recycling facilities on SC-174, both operated under Charleston County's Environmental Management program — making it one of the more comprehensively served unincorporated communities in the county.
Edisto Recycling Center is listed at 2844 SC-174 on Edisto Island and is part of Charleston County's convenience center network. It accepts single-stream recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, aluminum and steel cans, cartons), electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, printers), household hazardous waste, scrap metal, batteries, light bulbs, used motor oil, propane tanks, tires (up to 4 per visit with rims removed), yard waste, and bulk items. Use is free for Charleston County residents, who must show a government-issued photo ID with a county address at every visit. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; closed Sundays.
Edisto Island Convenience Center at 2844 Highway 174 is the Charleston County-run drop-off site serving Edisto Island residents for the same range of materials: single-stream recycling, household hazardous waste, electronics, used oil and cooking oil, batteries, light bulbs, scrap metal, empty propane tanks, tires, yard waste, bulk and C&D items, and household garbage for residents without curbside pickup. The same residency requirement applies — photo ID proving a Charleston County address is required at every visit. Call 843-720-7111 for questions or to schedule an appointment for a large vehicle (double-axle trailer, box truck, or moving van).
Note: The Town of Edisto Beach operates a separate convenience station near the Fire Department with different hours. Confirm which site best serves your address before visiting. Neither facility accepts commercial or contractor waste (other than single-stream recycling), plastic bags, or non-residential materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Edisto Island
Do I need to be a Charleston County resident to use the recycling centers on Edisto Island?
Yes. Both listed facilities are part of Charleston County's convenience center network, which is restricted to county residents. You must show a government-issued photo ID with a Charleston County address — or a utility/tax bill with a county address alongside a matching photo ID — at every visit.
What materials can I drop off at the Edisto Island Convenience Center?
Charleston County's Edisto Island site accepts single-stream recycling (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles/containers, glass, aluminum and steel cans, cartons), electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, printers), household hazardous waste, batteries, light bulbs, used motor oil, scrap metal, empty propane tanks, up to 4 passenger tires per visit (rims removed), yard waste, bulk items, and household garbage. Plastic bags, styrofoam, and commercial waste are not accepted in the recycling stream.
Is there a fee to use the recycling drop-off on Edisto Island?
No. Charleston County's convenience centers are free for county residents. No per-item disposal fee was found for standard drop-off materials. Large vehicles (double-axle trailers, box trucks, moving vans) must schedule an appointment by calling 843-720-7111.
What are the hours for recycling drop-off on Edisto Island?
The Charleston County convenience center at 2844 SC-174 is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed on Sundays. The separate Town of Edisto Beach station near the Fire Department operates on different hours — confirm directly if you are near the beach town.