Recycling Information: Richland County

Contact: 576-2446

Curbside Recycling

  • Paper: newspapers and inserts, magazines (less than 1" thick), corrugated cardboard
  • Glass: none
  • Metal: aluminum, steel and aerosol cans
  • Plastic: #1 and #2 bottles and jugs-- check the bottom of the item for the number; only bottles and jugs (neck skinnier than base) are accepted (i.e. yogurt and other similar containers are not recyclable.)

Drop-off Recycling

Click here for a complete list of drop-off recycling locations in the Midlands.

Two Richland County Locations:

  • Lower Richland Drop-off Center, 10531 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia (Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 7:00pm; Sunday 12:30 to 6:00pm)
  • Richland County C&D Landfill, 1070 Caughman Road North, off Monticello Road, Columbia (Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 6:30pm; Saturday 12:30 to 5:30pm.)

Proof of residency is required.

What they accept:

  • Paper: newspaper and inserts, magazines, corrugated cardboard (landfill only accepts colored and white office paper, mixed grade paper and green-bar computer paper)
  • Glass: clear, green and brown
  • Metal: aluminum, steel and aerosol cans
  • Plastic: #1 and #2 bottles and jugs--check the bottom of the item for the number; only bottles and jugs (neck skinnier than base) are accepted (i.e. yogurt and other similar containers are not recyclable.)
  • Electronic waste: old computers, monitors, fax machines and other office equipment (TVs, radios, and VCRS are not accepted)
  • Tires (landfill only): up to 5 tires without rims
  • Used motor oil