Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026
Charleston County Recycling and Convenience Center
Charleston County Recycling and Convenience Center is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Awendaw, SC, in Charleston County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 37 drop-off sites we list in Charleston County.
| Address | 6380 Maxville Rd, Awendaw, SC 29429 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 fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| 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 | Operated by a local government agency |
| 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
- Many HHW sites limit the amount per visit; ask before bringing a large batch.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Charleston County Composting Facility Hazardous waste drop-offYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 10 am to 6 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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 and Convenience Center?
6380 Maxville Rd, Awendaw, SC 29429. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Charleston County Recycling and Convenience Center?
Charleston County Recycling and Convenience Center 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 and Convenience Center?
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 and Convenience Center 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 and Convenience Center?
Charleston County Recycling Center - McClellanville in McClellanville (14 mi), Charleston County Composting Facility in Charleston (21 mi) and Charleston County Recycling Center - James Island in Charleston (27 mi).
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