Simpsonville Residential Waste And Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Simpsonville, South Carolina

📍 517 Hipps Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680
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About This Location

The Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center at 517 Hipps Rd is one of seven staffed drop-off stations operated by Greenville County Solid Waste Division, serving residents of Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Fountain Inn. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the facility accepts a broad range of household materials including general domestic waste, yard debris, recyclables (plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, paper, cartons), scrap metal, appliances (white goods), tires (passenger vehicle), used motor oil and automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, light bulbs of all types, latex paint, and intact e-waste such as computers, TVs, and cell phones. Proof of Greenville County residence is required for entry, loads are capped at three cubic yards per vehicle per day, and the facility is open to residential customers only — no commercial, construction, or business waste is accepted.

What Simpsonville Residential Waste And Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Plastic bottles and jugs (with neck) (All plastic bottles, jugs, and containers; do not include wide-mouth containers, bags, films, or Styrofoam)
✓ Aluminum cans and steel cans (Rinse cans; includes aerosol cans; no paint cans, wire hangers, or cooking pots)
✓ Cardboard (Corrugated cardboard and any cardboard boxes except those with wax coating; flatten before drop-off)
✓ Mixed paper (Any paper without wax coating, including newspapers, magazines, junk mail, books, office paper, and cartons (food and beverage cartons including milk, juice, soup))
✓ Scrap metal and appliances (white goods) (All metal appliances; scrap metal accepted at RW&RCs but not at unstaffed drop-off boxes)
✓ Used motor oil and automotive petroleum products (Used automotive, marine, and lawn mower oil; place in container provided)
✓ Lead-acid batteries (Accepted at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers)
✓ Tires (passenger vehicle) (Passenger vehicle tires accepted at no charge; commercial truck, racing, or tractor tires must go to Twin Chimneys Landfill)
✓ Yard debris (Tree limbs, leaves, grass clippings; limbs cannot exceed 6 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter; subject to three cubic yard per day limit)
✓ Light bulbs (all types) (All light bulb types accepted; see attendant for placement)
✓ E-waste (intact and undamaged) (Computers, TVs, monitors, laptops, cell phones, printing devices, GPS, PDA, telephones — residential generation only; no dismantled electronics or TVs with broken cathode tubes)
✓ Latex paint (County provides latex paint recycling at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers)
✓ Antifreeze (Accepted at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers (not accepted at Twin Chimneys Landfill))
✓ General domestic waste (household trash) (All perishable refuse, household rubbish, rags, bottles, cans; limited to 3 cubic yards per vehicle per day)
✓ Cooking oil (Residents can dispose of cooking oil in a labeled drum at a Residential Waste and Recycling Center)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Construction and demolition debris
✕ Commercial / business waste
✕ Hazardous waste and liquid waste
✕ Dismantled e-waste or TVs with broken cathode tubes
✕ Commercial/tractor/racing tires
✕ Plastic bags, films, wraps, and wide-mouth containers
✕ Glass bottles and jars (recycling stream)
✕ Loads exceeding 3 cubic yards per vehicle per day

This facility is for Greenville County residential customers only. Construction debris, business waste, hazardous/liquid waste, and loads over 3 cubic yards are prohibited. Always verify current restrictions with Greenville County Solid Waste at 864-243-9672 before your visit.

Fees

  • Passenger vehicle tires — No charge
  • Domestic household waste (general trash) — $5.00 per cubic yard (volume disposal rate)
  • Intact e-waste — $400 per ton (rate published by Greenville County Solid Waste)
  • Undocumented tires — $150.00 per ton

Access & restrictions

Greenville County residents only; public drop-off facility · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Proof of Greenville County residence is required for admittance to all staffed Solid Waste Division facilities. No appointment needed for standard drop-off. Disposal is limited to three cubic yards per vehicle per day. Residential waste only — no construction debris or business waste.

Programs & events

  • E-Waste Recycling (SC E-Waste Ban Compliance) — South Carolina bans e-waste from landfills; intact and undamaged residential e-waste is accepted free at this location (Simpsonville is not an excluded site unlike Piedmont and Echo Valley)
  • Tire Recycling Program — Passenger vehicle tires accepted at no charge; hauled by LTS Liberty (Ridge Recyclers) for processing and recycling
  • Food Waste Collection — Simpsonville RW&RC is one of the initial sites identified for a county food waste collection pilot program; weekly collection planned with option to expand to twice-weekly
  • Used Motor Oil & Automotive Fluid Recycling — SC law requires motor oil be recycled; used automotive, marine, and lawn mower oil accepted; place in container provided
  • Latex Paint Recycling — Greenville County accepts latex paint from residents at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers; solidify oil-based paint with cat litter or oil dry before disposal

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to prove I live in Greenville County to use this center?

Yes. Proof of Greenville County residence is required for admittance to all staffed Solid Waste Division facilities, including the Simpsonville center on Hipps Rd. Bring a document showing your Greenville County residential address.

Is there a limit to how much I can drop off?

Yes. Disposal is limited to three cubic yards per vehicle per day. This applies to all materials including household trash and yard debris.

Can I bring my old TV or computer here?

Yes — intact and undamaged e-waste (computers, TVs, monitors, laptops, cell phones, etc.) is accepted at the Simpsonville location for residential customers. Dismantled electronics and TVs with broken cathode tubes are not accepted here and must go to Twin Chimneys Landfill.

Are tires accepted, and is there a charge?

Passenger vehicle tires are accepted at no charge. Commercial truck, racing, and tractor tires are not accepted here and must be taken to Twin Chimneys Landfill.

Can I bring construction debris or waste from my business?

No. This facility is strictly for residential waste only. Construction and demolition debris and any waste from businesses are not accepted. Shingles and other construction materials must go to Twin Chimneys Landfill.

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Contact & Location

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517 Hipps Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680
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Simpsonville, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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