Horry County Solid Waste Authority Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Little River, South Carolina

📍 764 SC-90, Little River, SC 29566
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About This Location

This Horry County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) recycling convenience center sits on Highway 90 near Little River, across from North Myrtle Beach Middle School, and is one of 25 staffed convenience centers the SWA runs for residents of the unincorporated county. It accepts household recyclables at no charge — plastic bottles and jugs (#1 through #7), glass bottles and jars, cardboard and paperboard, newspaper and mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, batteries, household electronics, scrap metal, tires, textiles, cooking oil, used motor oil and oil filters, and yard waste. Use is restricted to residents of the unincorporated areas of Horry County under County Ordinance #50-01, with a limit of 4 cubic yards per day; no commercial, contractor or business waste is accepted. The center is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, and this location is closed on Wednesdays.

What Horry County Solid Waste Authority Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Plastic bottles and jugs (#1–#7) (Containers marked #1 through #7 are accepted per the SWA handbook; please rinse. (Note: reporting indicates only #1 PET and #2 HDPE are ultimately marketed for recycling.))
✓ Glass bottles and jars (Please rinse and discard lids. Glass cookware, dishes, ceramics and mirrors are NOT accepted.)
✓ Cardboard and paperboard (Empty and flatten. Paperboard includes cereal, cracker and shoe boxes.)
✓ Newspaper, magazines, catalogs and mail (Keep dry; shred and bag personal information.)
✓ Aluminum and steel cans (Aluminum foil, trays and empty aerosol cans also accepted.)
✓ Batteries (all types) (All battery types accepted at recycling convenience centers.)
✓ Household electronics (Computers, laptops, monitors, printers and televisions accepted; erase all data first.)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Tires (Separated from the waste stream per state law.)
✓ Textiles (shoes and clothing)
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Used motor oil and oil filters
✓ Yard waste (No plastic bags.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Glass cookware, ceramics and mirrors
✕ Paper and foam plates, napkins and plastic utensils
✕ Plastic bags
✕ Styrofoam (EPS foam, egg cartons, disposable cups/plates)
✕ Light bulbs (take fluorescent bulbs to the SWA HHW facility)
✕ Wax-coated cardboard, milk and juice cartons
✕ Rope-like objects (hoses, string lights, extension cords)
✕ Business / commercial / contractor waste

No commercial waste is accepted at any SWA recycling convenience center. Fluorescent bulbs, lithium batteries, paint and propane tanks are not taken here — bring them to the SWA Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 1886 Hwy 90, Conway (open Tue & Thu 8 AM–1 PM and Sat 7 AM–12 PM).

Fees

  • Residential drop-off (all accepted recyclables) — Free

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open only to residents of the unincorporated areas of Horry County per County Ordinance #50-01. Residents are limited to 4 cubic yards of material per day. No commercial, contractor or business waste is accepted at any SWA convenience center.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste Facility — A separate SWA HHW facility at 1886 Hwy 90 in Conway accepts chemicals, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, lithium batteries, paint (20-gal/day limit), propane tanks and more from county residents free of charge. Open Tue & Thu 8 AM–1 PM and Sat 7 AM–12 PM. Business materials not accepted.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is allowed to use this recycling center?

Only residents of the unincorporated areas of Horry County may use this facility, under County Ordinance #50-01. Residents of incorporated cities and all businesses are not permitted to use SWA convenience centers, and no commercial, contractor or business waste is accepted.

What are the hours, and is it closed any day?

SWA convenience centers are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday. This Hwy 90 / North Myrtle Beach location is closed on Wednesdays. All centers also close on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Which plastics can I recycle here?

The SWA handbook states plastic bottles and jugs marked #1 through #7 are accepted — please rinse them. In practice, local reporting notes that only #1 PET and #2 HDPE are ultimately marketed, but the center's posted guidance accepts #1–#7 bottles and jugs.

Can I drop off batteries, electronics or tires?

Yes. All battery types, household electronics (computers, laptops, monitors, printers, TVs — erase your data first), tires, and scrap metal are accepted at SWA recycling convenience centers. Fluorescent bulbs and lithium batteries, however, must go to the SWA HHW facility in Conway.

Is there a limit on how much I can bring?

Yes. Under County Ordinance #50-01, residents may drop off up to a total of 4 cubic yards of material per day at any SWA recycling convenience center. Drop-off is free for county residents.

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764 SC-90, Little River, SC 29566
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Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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