Edisto Island Convenience Center

Recycling Center in Edisto Island, South Carolina

📍 2844 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438
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About This Location

The Edisto Island Convenience Center is a Charleston County drop-off site at 2844 Highway 174 on Edisto Island, South Carolina. County residents can bring single-stream recycling, household garbage, yard and bulk waste, electronics, household hazardous waste, scrap metal, tires, batteries, light bulbs and empty propane tanks. It is free, but open to Charleston County residents only — you must show a photo ID with a county address at every visit.

What Edisto Island Convenience Center Accepts

✓ Single-stream recycling (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles/containers, glass, aluminum & steel cans, cartons) (Flatten cardboard; do not bag recyclables in plastic.)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) (Paints, solvents and similar HHW; Charleston County residents only.)
✓ Electronics (e-waste) (TVs, monitors, computers and printers only.)
✓ Used motor oil and cooking oil (Residential households only.)
✓ Batteries (all household types) (Residential households only.)
✓ Light bulbs (CFLs, tubes, incandescent) (All bulb types accepted.)
✓ Scrap metal (Pots, pans, metal car parts and mixed metals; residential only.)
✓ Propane tanks (Must be completely emptied before drop-off.)
✓ Tires (passenger/residential) (Up to 4 per visit, max 1 visit per week; rims removed; no commercial or tractor-trailer tires.)
✓ Yard waste (Tree limbs under 6 ft long and 2 ft diameter; wood under 4 ft for compactors.)
✓ Bulk / C&D items (Furniture, mattresses, drywall, carpet, wood/lumber and non-recyclable plastic items.)
✓ Household garbage (For residents without curbside garbage pickup.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags, bagged recyclables, plastic wrap and styrofoam (in the recycling stream)
✕ Commercial/contractor waste (except single-stream recycling drop-off)
✕ Commercial or tractor-trailer tires

Recyclables must be loose, not bagged. The center is for residential use; commercial businesses and contractors may use it only for single-stream recycling drop-off.

Fees

  • Residential recycling and household drop-off — Free for Charleston County residents.

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Charleston County residents only — proof of residency required at every visit (government photo ID with a county address, or a utility/tax bill with a county address plus matching photo ID). Appointments are required only for double-axle trailers, box trucks and moving vans; call 843-720-7111 to schedule. Shoes and shirts required; children and pets must stay in the vehicle; no scavenging.

Programs & events

  • Household hazardous waste drop-off — Accepts paints, solvents and other HHW from Charleston County residential households.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Edisto Island Convenience Center?

Charleston County residents only. You must show proof of residency at every visit — a government-issued photo ID with a county address, or a utility/tax bill with a county address along with a matching photo ID.

What are the hours?

It's open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed on Sunday.

Does it take electronics and household hazardous waste?

Yes. It accepts TVs, monitors, computers and printers, plus household hazardous waste such as paints and solvents from county residential households. Batteries, light bulbs and used oil are also taken.

Can I drop off tires?

Yes — up to 4 passenger tires per visit, one visit per week, with the rims removed. Commercial and tractor-trailer tires are not accepted.

Is there a fee?

No. Use of the center is free for Charleston County residents. Appointments are only needed for larger vehicles like double-axle trailers, box trucks and moving vans — call 843-720-7111 to schedule.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2844 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438
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City / State
Edisto Island, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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