Bay Road Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Hartsville, South Carolina

📍 1332 Bay Rd, Hartsville, SC 29550
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About This Location

Bay Road Recycling Center (Station 5) is a staffed Darlington County convenience center at 1332 Bay Road in Hartsville, SC 29550. It is one of four county stations that run the longer six-day schedule — Monday through Friday 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM — while most other county stations are open fewer days. The center gives Hartsville residents a convenient, no-cost drop-off point for 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-out paint. Containers for household garbage are also provided. Tires are not taken here — they go to the Darlington County Landfill. Use of the center is free to Darlington County residents.

What Bay Road Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Newspapers & magazines (Newspapers, inserts, and glossy magazines. Books, office/writing paper, and wrapping paper are NOT accepted.)
✓ Plastic bottles (#1 and #2) (Soft-drink bottles, milk jugs, and most #1/#2 plastic bottles. Rinse and flatten. Plastic bags and styrofoam NOT accepted.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard & pasteboard (Corrugated and cereal-type boxes; no plastic- or wax-coated boxes. Flatten before drop-off.)
✓ Aluminum cans (Rinse before recycling.)
✓ Steel cans (Rinse and flatten.)
✓ Scrap metal & metal appliances (Place in the on-site scrap metal box; clean, dry items.)
✓ Lead-acid batteries (Car, truck, boat, motorcycle, and utility-vehicle batteries.)
✓ Electronics (e-waste) (Accepted at manned county convenience centers including Bay Road.)
✓ Used motor oil (Accepted; antifreeze, gasoline, paint thinner, and solvents are NOT accepted.)
✓ Oil filters & empty oil bottles (Drain filters completely before drop-off.)
✓ Cooking oil (Accepted at manned county convenience centers.)
✓ Yard waste (Accepted at manned county convenience centers.)
✓ Household garbage (Containers for household garbage are provided at each convenience center.)
✓ Dry / unusable paint (Only completely dry, unusable paint is accepted. Air-dry liquid paint or fill the can with kitty litter, sand, or soil first.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Tires
✕ Glass & styrofoam
✕ Plastic bags & plastic film
✕ Antifreeze, gasoline, paint thinner & solvents
✕ Liquid (wet) paint
✕ Books, writing/office paper, wrapping paper
✕ Wax- or plastic-coated cardboard

Tires are not taken at recycling stations — auto, pickup, and truck tires go to the Darlington County Landfill (up to 4 per day with proof of county residency).

Fees

  • All accepted recyclables and household garbage drop-off — Free for Darlington County residents

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Staffed (manned) county convenience center serving Darlington County residents; no residency verification requirement was found for general recycling drop-off at this station. Proof of county residency is required only for tire disposal at the landfill, not here.

Programs & events

  • Used oil & cooking oil recycling — Used motor oil, oil filters, and cooking oil collected at manned convenience centers.
  • Electronics recycling — E-waste accepted at all manned county convenience centers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bay Road Recycling Center free to use?

Yes. Drop-off of recyclables and household garbage at Bay Road is free for Darlington County residents. No tipping fees are charged at the county convenience centers.

Can I drop off tires at Bay Road?

No. Tires are not accepted at any Darlington County recycling station, including Bay Road. Auto, pickup, and truck tires must go to the Darlington County Landfill, where up to four tires per day are accepted with proof of county residency.

What plastics does Bay Road accept?

Bay Road accepts plastic bottles marked #1 or #2 — such as soft-drink bottles and milk jugs. Plastic bags, plastic film, and styrofoam are not accepted.

Can I bring old paint or used motor oil?

Used motor oil, oil filters, and empty oil bottles are accepted. Paint is accepted only if it is completely dried out — air-dry liquid paint or harden it with kitty litter, sand, or soil first. Antifreeze, gasoline, paint thinner, and solvents are not accepted.

What are the hours, and is Bay Road open Sundays?

Bay Road (Station 5) is open Monday through Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–6 PM, and is closed on Sundays. It is one of four county stations on this six-day schedule; most other stations are open fewer days.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1332 Bay Rd, Hartsville, SC 29550
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City / State
Hartsville, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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