Carolina Forest Recycling Convenience Center #24 (Hcswa)

Recycling Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

📍 800 International Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
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About This Location

Carolina Forest Recycling Convenience Center #24, operated by the Horry County Solid Waste Authority (HCSWA), sits on International Drive between Ocean Bay Elementary School and the Horry County Fire Station at 800 International Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. It is one of 25 county-run drop-off centers that allow eligible residents to dispose of household garbage, recyclables, yard debris, electronics, scrap metal, and batteries at no charge. Importantly, use is restricted by Horry County Ordinance #50-01 to residents of the unincorporated areas of Horry County only—residents of incorporated municipalities such as the City of Myrtle Beach are not eligible. The center is open six days a week (closed Thursdays), and it is one of a select few HCSWA sites participating in the authority's pilot Food Waste Composting program. A 'The Store' resale drop-off location is also available on-site for donatable goods.

What Carolina Forest Recycling Convenience Center #24 (Hcswa) Accepts

✓ Plastics #1–#7 (bottles, jugs, trays, foil trays) (Plastic bottles, jugs, and trays with resin codes #1 through #7 are accepted; plastic bags are NOT accepted at centers (return to grocery stores).)
✓ Aluminum and steel cans; aluminum foil (Beverage and food cans, aluminum foil, and foil trays accepted.)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (Remove caps/lids before recycling; metal lids can be recycled loose in the bin.)
✓ Cardboard (corrugated/OCC) (Unbleached, unwaxed corrugated cardboard accepted. Wax-coated cardboard is NOT accepted.)
✓ Newspaper, magazines, office paper, junk mail (Mixed paper including newspapers, magazines, and office paper accepted at centers and curbside.)
✓ Batteries (all types) (Lead-acid, alkaline, non-alkaline, and rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries accepted from residents; no businesses.)
✓ Electronics (computers, monitors, printers, televisions) (E-waste collected in roll-off containers at convenience centers.)
✓ Scrap metal (Scrap metal accepted at recycling convenience centers.)
✓ Yard waste / landscaping debris (State law requires separate container for yard waste; accepted at convenience centers.)
✓ Household garbage (Residents may dispose of household garbage alongside recyclables; limited to 4 cubic yards of total material per day.)
✓ Food scraps (pilot composting program) (Carolina Forest is one of a small number of HCSWA sites participating in the Food Waste Composting pilot. Accepted items include fruits, vegetables, bread, processed foods, dairy, coffee grounds, eggs, cooked meats, and food-soiled paper.)
✓ Donatable goods for 'The Store' resale program (Carolina Forest is a listed drop-off location for The Store, HCSWA's resale program for reusable household items.)

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What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags
✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene
✕ Wax-coated cardboard and milk cartons
✕ Glass cookware, dishes, or ceramics
✕ Paper plates, napkins, plasticware, or silverware
✕ Light bulbs
✕ Mirrors
✕ Wrapping paper
✕ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) — paints, automotive fluids, cleaners
✕ Commercial / business waste

Per Horry County Ordinance #50-01, only residents of the unincorporated areas of Horry County may use this facility. Residents of incorporated municipalities (including the City of Myrtle Beach) are not eligible.

Fees

  • General drop-off (recyclables, household garbage, yard waste, electronics, batteries, scrap metal) — Free for eligible residents

Access & restrictions

Restricted — unincorporated Horry County residents only, per Horry County Ordinance #50-01. Residents of incorporated areas (e.g., City of Myrtle Beach, Conway) are not eligible. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Daily material limit of 4 cubic yards per resident visit. No commercial waste accepted.

Programs & events

  • Food Waste Composting Pilot Program — Carolina Forest is one of five HCSWA sites in this pilot, diverting food scraps to the composting facility. Accepted items include fruits, vegetables, bread, dairy, cooked meats, coffee grounds, and food-soiled paper.
  • The Store Drop-Off Program — Carolina Forest is a listed drop-off location for The Store, HCSWA's resale/reuse program that accepts donatable household items.
  • Electronics (E-Waste) Recycling — E-waste including computers, monitors, printers, and televisions is collected in roll-off containers at the site at no charge to residents.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is allowed to use Carolina Forest Recycling Convenience Center #24?

Per Horry County Ordinance #50-01, only residents living in the unincorporated areas of Horry County may use this and the other 24 HCSWA convenience centers. Residents of incorporated municipalities—including those with a Myrtle Beach city address—are not eligible. If you are unsure whether your address is in an incorporated or unincorporated area, contact HCSWA at (843) 347-1651.

What day is the Carolina Forest center closed?

The center is closed every Thursday. It is open Monday–Wednesday and Friday–Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It is also closed on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Is there a fee to use the convenience center?

No. Drop-off of recyclables, household garbage, yard waste, electronics, batteries, and scrap metal is free for eligible unincorporated Horry County residents. Note that business or commercial waste is never accepted, even for a fee.

Can I drop off food scraps for composting at this location?

Yes. Carolina Forest (#24) is one of only a handful of HCSWA centers currently participating in the authority's pilot Food Waste Composting Program. Accepted compostable items include fruits, vegetables, bread products, dairy, cooked meats and fish, coffee grounds and filters, eggs and eggshells, and food-soiled paper products.

How much material can I bring in a single visit?

Residents are limited to disposing of a total of 4 cubic yards of material per day across all material types (household garbage, recyclables, yard waste, bulk items, etc.) at any HCSWA convenience center.

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Contact & Location

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800 International Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
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Myrtle Beach, 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 Closed
Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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