Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026
Charleston County Recycling Center - James Island
Charleston County Recycling Center - James Island is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Charleston County, SC, listed under Charleston. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. It is one of 37 drop-off sites we list in Charleston County.
| Address | 1716 Signal Point Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County, SC |
| Phone | (843) 720-7111 |
| Website | charlestoncounty.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Closed Sunday and Monday. |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| 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 hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, light bulbs, paint, household hazardous waste, recycling, cardboard |
| Not accepted | household trash, yard waste, construction debris, scrap metal, appliances, propane tanks, commercial waste |
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
- Put containers in a box in the trunk so they cannot tip over.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Charleston County Composting Facility Hazardous waste drop-offYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- 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
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Sunnyside Farms Type 1 Composting Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Burning Acres Type 1 Composting Facility Transfer station
- Landscape Pavers Cdr Transfer station
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 - James Island?
1716 Signal Point Rd, Charleston, SC 29412.
What can I drop off at Charleston County Recycling Center - James Island?
Charleston County Recycling Center - James Island is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: household trash, yard waste, construction debris, scrap metal, appliances and propane tanks.
Can non-residents use Charleston County Recycling Center - James Island?
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 - James Island open?
Tue-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday..
What other household hazardous waste sites are near Charleston County Recycling Center - James Island?
Charleston County Composting Facility in Charleston (7 mi), Bees Ferry Compost Facility in Charleston (11 mi) and Charleston County Recycling Center - Wadmalaw in Wadmalaw Island (13 mi).
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