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About This Location

Cotton Belt Collection and Recycling Center at 2365 Black Hwy (Highway 5) in York, SC provides free recycling drop-off for York County residents — open five days a week with a wide range of accepted materials including electronics, tires, motor oil, and household recyclables.

What this location Accepts

✓ Mixed paper, chipboard, cardboard, magazines, office paper (no wax-coated or food-soiled)
✓ Steel and aluminum cans, pans, and foil (no food residue)
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars with lids (no non-bottle plastics, film, or foam)
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Batteries (household and automotive)
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Fluorescent bulbs and CFLs
✓ Household electronics (e-waste)
✓ Latex paint
✓ Textiles and clothing
✓ Tires (passenger and light truck)
✓ Used motor oil and filters

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Glass (not accepted at collection centers)
✕ Non-bottle plastics (bags, berry containers, tubs, film, foam)
✕ Wax-coated or food-soiled paper
✕ Household hazardous waste (HHW — must go to York County Landfill HHW events)
✕ Propane tanks
✕ Yard debris (not accepted at recycling centers)
✕ Commercial or business waste

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off — Free for York County residents

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Cotton Belt recycling center in York, SC?

York County residents only. Bring proof of York County residency. Commercial or business waste is not permitted.

Does Cotton Belt Collection and Recycling Center accept glass?

No — glass is not accepted at York County collection and recycling centers. Check the York County Landfill or city-run glass drop-offs for alternatives.

Can I drop off tires and used motor oil at Cotton Belt?

Yes. The Cotton Belt center accepts passenger and light-truck tires and used motor oil and filters, free of charge for York County residents.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2365 Black Hwy, York, SC 29745
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City / State
York, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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