Recycling Centers in Lexington, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lexington, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Lexington, South Carolina can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Lexington: A Local Guide
Lexington, South Carolina has 7 recycling-related locations in our directory, a mix that reflects how the town actually handles waste. The backbone is Lexington County Solid Waste Management, which runs several staffed collection and recycling centers plus the large Edmund landfill, transfer station and compost facility. Alongside the county sites you'll find a national hauler (Republic Services) and private metal/recycling operators. Curbside service here is run at the county level: Lexington County residents receive roll-cart recycling that accepts paper and cardboard, paperboard canisters, plastic bottles/jugs/jars/tubs (#1-#7), and metal cans. Notably, glass is not accepted in the curbside cart but can be dropped off at the county Collection and Recycling Centers. For more South Carolina locations, see our South Carolina recycling hub.
The county-run facilities include the Lexington County Collection and Recycling Center at Edmund and the Collection and Recycling Center at Ball Park Road, both staffed drop-off sites for county residents, while the Edmund Landfill, Transfer Station & Compost Facility handles disposal and yard-waste composting. On the private side, CMC Recycling and Lexington Recycling are commercial recyclers, and Republic Services is the hauler. We list what each site plainly is; check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you can't find what you need in Lexington, nearby options are worth a look. Columbia has the largest selection in the region with 20 listings, and Sumter adds 9 more. You can also compare Aiken and Greenwood, or browse every city on our South Carolina hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lexington
Does Lexington, SC have curbside recycling?
Yes. Curbside recycling in Lexington is administered by Lexington County Solid Waste Management, which provides roll-cart collection to county residents. Service details can vary by neighborhood and hauler, so confirm your pickup day and cart eligibility with the county at lex-co.sc.gov.
What can I put in my Lexington recycling cart?
According to Lexington County Solid Waste Management, the curbside cart accepts paper and cardboard, paperboard canisters, plastic bottles, jugs, jars and tubs (#1-#7), and metal cans (including empty aerosol cans). Place items loosely in the cart and do not bag them. Glass is not accepted in the curbside cart but is taken at the county Collection and Recycling Centers.
Where is CMC Recycling located in Lexington?
CMC Recycling is at 2308 Two Notch Rd, Lexington, SC 29072. See its directory page for current details, and confirm materials and hours directly before visiting.
Where can I dispose of a mattress near Lexington, SC?
Mattresses are typically handled through the county's bulky-waste disposal rather than curbside recycling. The Edmund Landfill and Transfer Station is the county's main disposal site; contact Lexington County Solid Waste Management to confirm bulky-item rules and any fees. For more locations, see nearby Columbia.