Mitford Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Winnsboro, South Carolina
About This Location
Mitford Recycling Center is a Fairfield County convenience center at 4719 Wateree Road, Winnsboro, where county residents drop off household recyclables and bulky items. It accepts aluminum, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, electronics, scrap-metal appliances, used motor and cooking oil, lead-acid batteries, yard trimmings and up to four tires per month. A Fairfield County windshield sticker is required to enter, and it is one of only two county sites (with Winnsboro) that also take farmer oil.
What Mitford Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- Tires beyond 4 per month — $2.00 tire fee per excess tire with documentation of in-state purchase; large quantities only at the Airport Road tire facility
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A Fairfield County windshield sticker is required to enter; attendants periodically ask for license or registration to confirm county residence.
Programs & events
- County tire program — Residents may drop up to four tires per month free; excess tires carry a $2.00 fee with proof of in-state purchase.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Fairfield County sticker to use the Mitford center?
Yes. Fairfield County requires a county windshield sticker to enter recycling sites, and attendants may ask for your license or registration to confirm you live in the county.
Can I drop off old TVs and computers at Mitford?
Yes. Electronics such as computers, TVs, VCRs and stereos are accepted at all Fairfield County recycling centers, including Mitford.
How many tires can I bring and are there fees?
You can bring up to four tires per month at no charge. Additional tires require a $2.00 fee each with documentation of in-state purchase, and large quantities go to the Airport Road tire facility.
What days is the Mitford Recycling Center open?
It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 2 PM to 6 PM. It is closed Wednesdays and major holidays.
Does Mitford take cooking oil or farmer oil?
Yes. Cooking oil is taken per attendant instructions, and Mitford is one of only two Fairfield County sites, along with Winnsboro, that also accepts farmer oil.
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