Residential Recycling

Are you a South Carolina RESIDENT looking for more information on recycling in your community? See the chart below for more specific information.

WHAT CAN I RECYCLE? WHERE CAN I RECYCLE? This link provides a list of materials collected in South Carolina recycling programs by county. It also provides information about curbside recycling and local drop-off recycling centers.
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HOW CAN I RECYCLE? This link provides general information – or best practices – on how to recycle specific items that are accepted in your local recycling program.
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AMERICA RECYCLES: This link includes statewide and national information for this annual campaign that culminates on November 15 - America Recycles Day.
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USED MOTOR OIL, OIL FILTER AND OIL BOTTLE RECYCLING: This link provides information on used motor oil, oil filters, oil bottles, oil/gasoline mixtures and oil from small farming operations (up to 55-gallons).
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PAY-AS-YOU-THROW: This link provides information about a type of solid waste management program that charges residents just for the garbage they throw away and provides a direct economic incentive to reduce waste.
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COMPOSTING: This link provides information about the benefits of composting and steps for starting a backyard compost pile.

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For more information about recycling in South Carolina, please call 1-800-768-7348.

This Web page was last updated on October 31, 2007.