Recycling Centers in Elgin, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Elgin, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Elgin has 3 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 Elgin: A Local Guide
Elgin, South Carolina sits in Kershaw County just northeast of Columbia, and residents here have three distinct recycling resources to know about — each serving a different purpose. The Elgin Recycle Center, operated by Kershaw County on Highway 1 South, is the go-to free drop-off for everyday household recyclables including cardboard, mixed paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, glass, tires, used motor oil, car batteries, household electronics, and appliances. It's open six days a week (closed Wednesdays) and is for Kershaw County residents only at no charge.
For residents with scrap metal, E & C Recycling LLC at 954 Watts Hill Rd operates Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM and buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals including iron, steel, copper, brass, stainless, catalytic converters, lead-acid batteries, whole vehicles (title required for 2005+), farm equipment, and industrial machinery. Aluminum beverage cans are not purchased there — take those to the county convenience center instead.
The third listing in Elgin is WM Richland & Pine Hill Landfill & Hauling at 1047 Hwy Church Rd — a commercial landfill and hauling operation, not a public drop-off. WM provides residential curbside trash and recycling collection to surrounding neighborhoods and commercial rolloff service by contract. If you're unsure whether curbside recycling pickup is available at your address, call WM at 866-676-7150.
Nearby cities in South Carolina with additional recycling options include Camden, Lugoff, Columbia, and Sumter. Richland County residents just across the county line should use Richland County's separate drop-off network rather than the Kershaw County site in Elgin.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Elgin
Where can Elgin, SC residents drop off recyclables for free?
The Elgin Recycle Center on Hwy 1 South is a free staffed Kershaw County convenience center open Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 6 AM–6 PM and Sun 1–5 PM (closed Wednesday). It accepts cardboard, paper, plastics, aluminum cans, glass, tires, used motor oil, batteries, electronics, and appliances — residential Kershaw County use only.
Where can I scrap my old car or metal appliances in Elgin?
E & C Recycling LLC at 954 Watts Hill Rd buys vehicles, appliances, farm equipment, and ferrous/non-ferrous metals Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM. Bring the title for vehicles 2005 or newer. Appliances with Freon and aluminum beverage cans are not accepted.
Does WM in Elgin accept public recycling drop-offs?
No — WM Richland & Pine Hill on Hwy Church Rd is a commercial landfill and hauling facility, not a public drop-off center. For residential trash and curbside recycling pickup, call WM at 866-676-7150 to check service availability at your address.
Can Richland County residents use the Elgin Recycle Center?
No. The Kershaw County convenience center in Elgin is for Kershaw County residents only. Richland County residents should use the Richland County drop-off network. Check Columbia area listings for the nearest Richland County site.