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Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw
Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Wadmalaw Island, SC, in Charleston County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Charleston County has 37 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1558 Liberia Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County, SC |
| Phone | (843) 720-7111 |
| Website | charlestoncounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pm Most Charleston County pages list Mon-Sat 7:30 AM-6 PM and closed Sunday; one county page lists limited Sunday afternoon hours (1-6 PM) at some sites. Call (843) 720-7111 to confirm. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Photo ID (driver's license or passport); a utility or tax bill is also accepted along with a photo ID |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, carpet, drywall, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, light bulbs, paint, household hazardous waste, recycling |
| Not accepted | shingles, bricks, concrete, boats, cars, commercial or contractor waste, commercial tires, tractor-trailer tires |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: charlestoncounty.gov, charlestoncounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Charleston County
- Charleston County does not collect garbage; residents use their city, town or district provider. Residents without curbside service can use the staffed convenience centers with proof of county residency (photo ID; a utility or tax bill is also accepted with photo ID). Commercial businesses and contractors cannot use them. Source
- Mattresses, carpet and furniture can often be collected curbside by your trash provider, and most convenience centers also take them. The Romney Street convenience center is closed. Source
- The Bees Ferry landfill is listed at $100 per ton for municipal solid waste and $150 per ton for tires and takes material brought in by local municipalities; construction and demolition waste from private or commercial haulers is not accepted. Yard waste at the Bees Ferry compost facility is $59 per ton (one-ton maximum). Source
Before you go
- Leave medicines and sharps for a pharmacy take-back unless the site says otherwise.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 10 am to 6 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Charleston County
All 37 drop-off sites in Charleston County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw?
1558 Liberia Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw?
Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: shingles, bricks, concrete, boats, cars and commercial or contractor waste.
Can non-residents use Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Photo ID (driver's license or passport); a utility or tax bill is also accepted along with a photo ID.
When is Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw open?
Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pm. Most Charleston County pages list Mon-Sat 7:30 AM-6 PM and closed Sunday; one county page lists limited Sunday afternoon hours (1-6 PM) at some sites. Call (843) 720-7111 to confirm..
What other household hazardous waste sites are near Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw?
Charleston County Recycling Center - Hollywood in Hollywood (5.2 mi), Bees Ferry Compost Facility in Charleston (11 mi) and Charleston County Recycling Center - Edisto Island in Edisto Island (11 mi).
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