Recycling Centers in Orangeburg, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Orangeburg, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Orangeburg and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Orangeburg: A Local Guide
Orangeburg, South Carolina offers several options for recycling and metal recovery. Sunshine Recycling LLC at 1105 Southland Rd SW is the most accessible scrap yard for individuals, buying copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, catalytic converters, batteries, and end-of-life vehicles. Sunshine is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday) with Saturday hours ending at 1 pm. The yard also offers free curbside container service for qualifying residential and commercial loads.
For non-ferrous specialty metals, Prime Materials Recovery at 1082 Cross Creek Dr purchases copper wire, brass, bronze, insulated aluminum, lead, nickel, and electric motors. The yard is open Monday through Saturday.
Global Recovery Warehouse at 525 Five Chop Rd handles industrial-scale plastics recycling, chemical waste, battery recycling, and e-waste for commercial accounts — it is not a public household drop-off. Orangeburg County residents with everyday recyclables (cardboard, glass, paper, plastics) should use one of the county's 21 convenience collection centers, managed through Orangeburg County Public Works at 310 Endicott Ct; most sites are open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday–Saturday 7 am–7 pm.
Neighboring cities with additional facilities include Columbia, Sumter, Florence, and Camden. For a statewide listing, see the South Carolina recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Orangeburg
Where can I sell scrap metal in Orangeburg, SC?
Two scrap yards serve the public in Orangeburg. Sunshine Recycling LLC at 1105 Southland Rd SW buys a broad range of metals including steel, copper, aluminum, and end-of-life vehicles, open Tue–Sun 9 am–5 pm. Prime Materials Recovery at 1082 Cross Creek Dr focuses on non-ferrous metals and is open Mon–Sat.
Where do Orangeburg County residents drop off household recyclables?
Orangeburg County operates 21 convenience collection centers throughout the county. Most are open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday–Saturday 7 am–7 pm. Contact Orangeburg County Public Works at (803) 268-1393 or visit orangeburgcounty.org for the site nearest you.
Is Global Recovery Warehouse open to the public for household waste?
No. Global Recovery Warehouse is a commercial and industrial facility specializing in plastic recycling, chemical waste, and large-volume e-waste. Individual residents should use Orangeburg County convenience centers for household recyclables.
Does Sunshine Recycling LLC pick up scrap from my home?
Yes. Sunshine Recycling offers curbside container drop-off and collection for residential and commercial clients across South Carolina, described as free for qualifying loads. Call (803) 531-4408 to arrange a pickup.