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About This Location

The Edisto Island Convenience Center is a Charleston County recycling and waste drop-off site at 2844 SC-174, serving Edisto Island residents. It accepts everyday recyclables such as plastic bottles, glass, metal cans, paper and flattened cardboard, along with electronics, scrap metal, tires, used motor oil, paint, batteries, light bulbs, and household hazardous waste. Like all Charleston County convenience centers, it is open to residents only and requires a government-issued photo ID showing a Charleston County address. It is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays.

What Edisto Island Convenience Center Accepts

✓ Plastic bottles and containers
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Aluminum and steel cans
✓ Paper, paperboard and flattened cardboard
✓ Cartons (Milk, juice and soup cartons)
✓ Electronics (Household computers, monitors, printers, TVs)
✓ Household hazardous waste
✓ Light bulbs
✓ Yard waste
✓ Tires
✓ Paint
✓ Batteries
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Propane tanks
✓ Motor oil

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

What they do not accept

✕ Commercial/business waste

Only residential vehicles and residential material are permitted. Double-axle trailers, box trucks, and moving vans must schedule an appointment in advance.

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Charleston County residents only. All visitors must show a government-issued photo ID listing a Charleston County address (driver's license or passport; a utility or tax bill is accepted alongside photo ID). Large vehicles (double-axle trailers, box trucks, moving vans) require an advance appointment.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Charleston County resident to use the Edisto Island Convenience Center?

Yes. All Charleston County convenience centers, including Edisto Island, are for residents only. You must show a government-issued photo ID listing a Charleston County address; a utility or tax bill is accepted alongside a photo ID. Businesses and commercial waste are not allowed.

What are the hours of the Edisto Island Convenience Center?

The center at 2844 SC-174 is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed on Sundays.

Can I drop off a TV or old computer at Edisto Island?

Yes. Charleston County convenience centers accept household electronics including computers, monitors, printers, and TVs, along with batteries and light bulbs. These are handled through the county's recycling and household hazardous waste programs.

Can I throw styrofoam in the recycle bin here?

No. The county's accepted recyclables are plastic bottles and containers, glass, metal cans, paper, flattened cardboard, and cartons. Styrofoam is not on the accepted list and should not be placed with recyclables.

Can I bring a trailer or moving truck to the convenience center?

Standard residential vehicles are fine, but double-axle trailers, box trucks, and moving vans must schedule an appointment in advance with Charleston County before using the convenience center.

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Contact & Location

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Address
Edisto Recycling Center, Edisto Island, SC 29438
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City / State
Edisto Island, South Carolina

Opening Hours

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