Winnsboro Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Winnsboro, South Carolina

📍 1936 US-321, Winnsboro, SC 29180
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About This Location

The Winnsboro Recycling Center at 1936 US Highway 321 South is Fairfield County's main public convenience site for recycling and solid waste. Operated by Fairfield County Public Works, it accepts a wide range of materials — from cardboard and plastic bottles to scrap metal appliances, tires, used motor oil, lead-acid batteries, and household electronics. Access requires a Fairfield County vehicle sticker (free with proof of residency). The center is open most days of the week with an extended evening schedule.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans, foil, and clean pie plates
✓ Cardboard (corrugated, no wax finish)
✓ Newspapers and glossy inserts
✓ Magazines and mixed office paper
✓ Paperboard (cereal boxes, packing cartons)
✓ Plastic bottles, jars, and jugs (types 1-7, lids removed)
✓ Glass (brown, green, clear)
✓ Scrap metal and large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, grills, bicycles)
✓ Lead-acid batteries (car, truck, boat, motorcycle, lawn mower)
✓ Used motor oil, kerosene, power steering fluid, ATF, hydraulic fluid (limit 5 gal/visit, no gasoline)
✓ Motor oil filters
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Farmer oil (up to 55 gallons — Winnsboro and Mitford only)
✓ Gasoline/oil mixture (limit 5 gallons/visit — Winnsboro, Lake Wateree, and Monticello only)
✓ Tires (up to 4 per month per resident, no fee; extras require proof of in-state purchase)
✓ Latex paint (household, usable quantities, original labeled containers with secured lids)
✓ Household electronics (TVs, computers, monitors, printers)
✓ Telephone books
✓ Yard trimmings (tree limbs, leaves, Christmas trees — no stumps or treated lumber)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, D, 9V, etc.)
✕ Pizza boxes
✕ Wax-coated cardboard
✕ Plastic tubs, bags, film, or Styrofoam
✕ Plastic bottle lids and caps
✕ Tree stumps, large logs, and treated lumber
✕ Contractor debris (permit required at the transfer station)

Fees

  • Tires beyond 4 per month (excess) — $2.00 per tire (in-state purchase documentation required)

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Fairfield County residents only. A free county windshield sticker is required — obtain it at Public Works (2067 US Hwy 321 N. Bypass, Winnsboro) with proof of residency (tax bill, driver's license, or vehicle registration). Stickers are also available by email, mail, or phone: 803-635-5209.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Fairfield County resident to use the Winnsboro Recycling Center?

Yes. Access is limited to Fairfield County residents who display a free county windshield sticker. Obtain your sticker at the Public Works office (2067 US Hwy 321 N. Bypass, Winnsboro) or by calling 803-635-5209 with proof of residency.

How many tires can I drop off, and is there a fee?

Residents may drop off up to four tires per month at no charge. Additional tires require documentation showing they were purchased in-state and carry a $2.00 per-tire fee.

Does the Winnsboro center accept electronics and old TVs?

Yes. Household electronics including televisions, computers, monitors, and printers are accepted at no charge at the Winnsboro site.

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Contact & Location

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1936 US-321, Winnsboro, SC 29180
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City / State
Winnsboro, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
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Thursday Closed
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Sunday Closed

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