Ridgeway Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Ridgeway, South Carolina
About This Location
The Ridgeway Recycling Center at 1966 US-21 is one of Fairfield County's staffed convenience centers, giving residents around Ridgeway a place to drop off both household recyclables and bulky waste close to home. The county takes a broad list here — aluminum and steel cans, newspaper and mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, plastic bottles #1 through #7, used motor oil and filters, lead-acid batteries, scrap metal and white goods, bulky brown goods like mattresses and furniture, yard trimmings and electronics. One key rule sets Fairfield County apart: you must display a valid county windshield sticker to use the site, and the center is closed on Wednesdays. It runs long hours the rest of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) plus a short Sunday afternoon window, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
What Ridgeway Recycling Center Accepts
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What they do not accept
Per the county, waste tires are only taken at designated tire sites (Mack/Winnsboro, Adger, Lake Monticello, Mitford), not at Ridgeway. Yard waste excludes stumps, large logs and treated lumber, and only lead-acid batteries are accepted — no household alkaline batteries.
Fees
- Household recyclables and bulky waste — Free for Fairfield County residents with a valid windshield sticker.
- Tires (up to 4 per month per resident) — No tipping fee, but accepted only at designated tire sites — not at Ridgeway.
- Tires (beyond 4 per month) — $2.00 per tire with proof of in-state purchase; excess tires only accepted at the tire collection facility on Airport Road.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Fairfield County residents only. A valid county windshield sticker must be displayed to enter the site. Stickers are issued by the Public Works office (2067 US Hwy 321 N Bypass, Winnsboro) on proof of residence — tax bill/receipt, driver's license and/or vehicle registration. Call 803-635-5209 for sticker information.
Programs & events
- Fairfield County windshield-sticker program — Residents obtain a free windshield sticker from Public Works (in person, by email to public.works@fairfield.sc.gov, or by mail) to use any county convenience center.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a sticker or ID to use the Ridgeway Recycling Center?
Yes. Fairfield County requires a valid county windshield sticker to enter any convenience center. You can get one free from the Public Works office in Winnsboro by showing proof of residence such as a tax bill, driver's license or vehicle registration; call 803-635-5209 for details.
Why is the center closed on Wednesday?
Fairfield County's recycling and convenience centers follow a fixed schedule in which they are closed every Wednesday. Ridgeway is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, and Sunday 2:00 PM–6:00 PM.
Can I drop off tires at Ridgeway?
No. The county only accepts waste tires at its designated tire sites (Mack/Winnsboro, Adger, Lake Monticello and Mitford), not at the Ridgeway center. Residents get up to 4 tires per month with no tipping fee; beyond that it is $2.00 per tire with proof of in-state purchase, handled at the Airport Road tire facility.
What electronics and appliances can I bring?
The county lists computers, TVs, VCRs and stereos among accepted electronics, and white goods such as refrigerators and stoves are taken as scrap metal. Bulky 'brown goods' like mattresses, sofas and tables are also accepted here.
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