Convenience centerVerified October 2026
Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center
Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Columbia, SC, in Lexington County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, household hazardous waste and scrap metal. We list 29 other drop-off sites in Lexington County.
| Address | 6109 Old Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Lexington County, SC |
| Phone | (803) 755-3325 |
| Website | lex-co.sc.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 7 pm Sun: 3 pm to 7 pm Closed Tuesday, Thursday, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Scrap metal, recycling, motor oil, batteries, antifreeze, cardboard |
| Not accepted | business waste, hazardous waste, brake fluid, mattresses, refrigerators, electronics |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: lex-co.sc.gov, lex-co.sc.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Lexington County
- Collection and Recycling Centers are for Lexington County residents only, with material from the resident's home. Business-generated material must go to Edmund Landfill. Source
- All loads brought to the landfill must be covered and secured. Unsecured loads may be refused or fined. Source
- The county does not offer bulk curbside pickup. Household hazardous waste goes to scheduled drop-off events (proof of residency required, no businesses), not to the centers. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other convenience centers nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 7 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 7 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 7 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 7 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 7 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
More in Lexington County
All 30 drop-off sites in Lexington County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center?
6109 Old Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center?
Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, household hazardous waste and scrap metal. Not accepted: business waste, hazardous waste, brake fluid, mattresses, refrigerators and electronics.
Can non-residents use Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center?
No, it is for residents only.
When is Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center open?
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 7 pm; Sun: 3 pm to 7 pm. Closed Tuesday, Thursday, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day..
What other convenience centers are near Bush River Road Collection and Recycling Center?
River Chase Collection and Recycling Center in Lexington (5.4 mi), Ball Park Road Collection and Recycling Center in Lexington (7.4 mi) and Hollow Creek Collection and Recycling Center in Gilbert (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Columbia?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is River Chase Collection and Recycling Center, about 5.4 miles away.
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