Recycling Centers in York, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in York, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
York has 5 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in York: A Local Guide
York, South Carolina has 5 listed recycling and drop-off options, a mix of York County government collection & recycling centers (such as the Allison Creek, Bethel, and Cotton Belt sites) and a private scrap operator, Custom Recycling. Most residential drop-off here runs through York County's Solid Waste Collection & Recycling program, which operates a network of staffed collection & recycling centers across the county for household trash and curbside-style recyclables. These county centers are for York County residents only, and the county does not provide curbside garbage or recycling pickup — residents arrange that through their town or a private hauler.
Among the county drop-off sites, the Allison Creek Collection & Recycling Center and Bethel Collection & Recycling Center handle everyday household recyclables like mixed paper, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles, and glass. For scrap metal buying, Custom Recycling on Hunter St is a private yard. Accepted items and conditions differ between a resident-only county center and a commercial scrap buyer, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you don't find what you need in York, nearby South Carolina cities list more options: Columbia (20 centers), Sumter (9), Lexington (7), and Aiken (5). You can also browse every listing statewide on the South Carolina recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in York
Is recycling mandatory in York County, SC?
York County does not mandate household recycling, and the county does not run curbside collection. Instead, York County residents can drop off recyclables and trash for free at the county's staffed collection & recycling centers. For curbside service you must arrange it through your town or a private hauler.
Who can use York County's collection & recycling centers?
The county collection & recycling centers are for York County residents only. Centers like Allison Creek and Bethel accept household trash plus recyclables. Specific hours vary by site, so confirm on each center's page before you go.
What can I recycle at the York County centers?
York County centers accept mixed paper, cardboard, magazines and office paper; steel and aluminum cans; and plastic bottles, jugs and jars with lids on. Some sites also take scrap metal, used motor oil, tires, and latex paint. Non-bottle plastics, film, and foam are not accepted in the mixed recycling.
How do I dispose of yard waste in York County, SC?
Yard waste handling varies by town and by center, and the county program focuses on household trash and mixed recyclables rather than curbside yard-waste pickup. Check your specific drop-off center's page and your town's sanitation rules, since acceptance varies.