Recycling Centers in Summerville, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Summerville, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Summerville 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 Summerville: A Local Guide
Summerville, the largest city in Dorchester County, South Carolina, is served by two staffed Dorchester County convenience sites for recycling and waste drop-off. Both are free for Dorchester County residents (covered by the $85 annual Solid Waste User Fee billed to the property), open without appointment, and closed on Wednesdays. Proof of county residency may be required, and contractor or commercial waste is prohibited at both.
The Knightsville Recycling Center — Dorchester County Site #9, at 1941 Central Ave, is one of the county's most full-featured sites. It accepts the standard curbside recyclables (aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, cardboard, mixed paper), plus bagged household garbage, appliances and white goods (doors removed), furniture and brown goods, residential construction and demolition debris, scrap metal, batteries, antifreeze, used motor oil and filters, oil/gasoline mixtures, cooking oil, and carpet padding and cushion foam (exclusive to Knightsville and Oakbrook). Note that e-waste is not accepted here; bring electronics to the Hwy 61 site instead. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; closed Wed & Sun.
The Dorchester County Hwy 61 Recycling Center (also called the Sprucewood site), at 1344 Beech Hill Road, is one of only three Dorchester County sites that accept electronics for recycling — including TVs, computers, gaming consoles, printers, and small appliances. It also handles the standard recyclables, household garbage, batteries, antifreeze, used motor oil, oil/gasoline mixtures, cooking oil, and textiles. It does not accept appliances, furniture, C&D debris, or tires (removed from the tire program as of August 2026). Same hours as Knightsville: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; closed Wed & Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Summerville
Where can I recycle electronics in Summerville, SC?
The Dorchester County Hwy 61 Recycling Center at 1344 Beech Hill Road accepts a wide range of e-waste including televisions, computers, monitors, laptops, gaming consoles, printers, telephones, stereos, alarm clocks, Christmas lights, small appliances, and vacuum cleaners. Do not cut cords before drop-off. The Knightsville Site #9 does not currently accept electronics.
Is there a fee to use the Summerville recycling drop-off sites?
No per-visit fee is charged at the gate. Dorchester County residents fund the convenience site network through an annual Solid Waste User Fee of $85 per residential property. Out-of-county residents may not use the sites; unauthorized out-of-county disposal is treated as illegal dumping.
Can I drop off appliances or furniture in Summerville?
Yes, at the Knightsville Recycling Center (Site #9), 1941 Central Ave. Appliances (white goods) such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers are accepted with doors removed. Furniture, mattresses, and box springs (brown goods) are also accepted. These items are not taken at the Hwy 61 site. All drop-offs must be from Dorchester County residents; contractor or commercial items are strictly prohibited.
Can I drop off tires at either Summerville site?
No. As of August 2026, neither the Knightsville nor the Hwy 61 site is listed for tire drop-off. Dorchester County residents should bring tires (no rims, limit 4 per visit) to Miles Road (130 Suburban Lane, Summerville), Sandy Pines (374 Sandy Pines Lane), Campbell Thicket (258 Campbell Thicket Road, Ridgeville), or St. George (5365 Jim Bilton Blvd).