Lake Wateree Recycling
Recycling Center in Ridgeway, South Carolina
About This Location
The Lake Wateree Recycling Center is one of Fairfield County's staffed convenience centers, sitting at 10646 River Rd just outside Ridgeway near the Lake Wateree community. It is a county drop-off site rather than a buy-back yard: residents bring household recyclables, bulky waste and problem materials, and an on-site attendant directs where each item goes. Because it is one of the handful of county sites that also takes gasoline/oil mixture, it is a convenient stop for lake-area households clearing out garages, boats and small engines.
What Lake Wateree Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Excess tires (more than four per month) are not taken at the convenience centers; the county directs those to the tire collection facility on Airport Road.
Fees
- Tires (4 or fewer per month) — No tipping fee
- Additional tires (over 4 per month) — $2.00 per tire, with documentation of in-state purchase, at the Airport Road tire facility
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Fairfield County residents. Vehicles must display a valid Fairfield County recycling sticker to enter; stickers are issued with proof of residence such as a tax map number and/or driver's license.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a county sticker to use the Lake Wateree Recycling Center?
Yes. Fairfield County requires a valid county recycling sticker displayed on your windshield to enter its convenience centers. You can get one by showing proof of residence, such as a tax map number and a driver's license.
Can I drop off a gas/oil mixture from my boat or lawn equipment here?
Yes. Lake Wateree is one of the specific Fairfield County sites that accepts gasoline/oil mixture, which is handy for lake-area households clearing out small engines and outboard motors.
How many tires can I bring, and is there a charge?
You can drop off up to four passenger tires per resident per month with no tipping fee. More than four requires documentation of in-state purchase and a $2.00-per-tire fee at the county's Airport Road tire facility, not at Lake Wateree.
Does Lake Wateree take electronics and appliances?
Yes. The site accepts electronics such as computers, TVs, VCRs and stereos, plus scrap-metal items like appliances, grills and bicycles.
What are the hours at the Lake Wateree center?
The county and SC DES confirm Sunday hours of 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Weekday and Saturday hours are posted at the site and are best confirmed by calling (803) 337-8237 before you go.
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