Recycling Centers in Hartsville, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hartsville, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Hartsville, South Carolina. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Hartsville area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Hartsville: A Local Guide
Hartsville, the largest city in Darlington County, South Carolina, is served by two staffed Darlington County convenience centers within city limits. Both are part of the county's network of 13 manned drop-off stations operated by Darlington County Environmental & Recycling Services, and both offer free recycling to Darlington County residents — no permit or appointment required.
Bay Road Recycling Center (Station 5) at 1332 Bay Road is one of four county stations on the extended six-day schedule: Monday through Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–6 PM. It accepts newspapers and magazines, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, scrap metal and metal appliances, lead-acid batteries, electronics, yard waste, used motor oil and oil filters, cooking oil, and completely dried paint. Household garbage containers are also on-site. Tires, glass, plastic bags, and styrofoam are not accepted here.
Darlington County Recycling and Convenience Center (Station 3 – Old Ruby Site) at 1218 Old Ruby Road runs the same hours and accepts the same broad list of materials, with the addition of textiles (clothing, shoes, blankets, and linens for reuse) and up to 10 gallons of used motor oil per visit. Like Bay Road, it cannot accept tires, glass bottles, plastic bags, or styrofoam. Both stations are staffed and free to use for Darlington County residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hartsville
Are the Hartsville recycling centers free to use?
Yes. Both Bay Road (Station 5) and the Old Ruby Road station (Station 3) are free for Darlington County residents. No tipping fees or permits are required for drop-off of recyclables.
Can I drop off tires at either Hartsville convenience center?
No. Tires are not accepted at any Darlington County convenience center. Auto, pickup, and truck tires must go to the Darlington County Main Landfill at 2401 Great Cypress Road, Darlington, where up to four passenger tires per day are accepted free for county residents with proof of residency.
Does Darlington County accept glass for recycling in Hartsville?
No. Glass bottles and jars are not accepted at Bay Road, Old Ruby Road, or any of the 13 Darlington County recycling convenience centers.
Which Hartsville station accepts textiles like old clothing?
The Old Ruby Road station (1218 Old Ruby Rd) accepts clothing, shoes, belts, purses, hats, towels, household linens, blankets, and clean stuffed animals for reuse through Darlington County's textile collection program. Bay Road (1332 Bay Rd) is not confirmed to accept textiles — call (843) 398-4800 to verify before bringing clothing there.