Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Wellford
You will find Wellford in Wellford, SC. It is a landfill in Spartanburg County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires and mattresses. We list 45 other drop-off sites in Spartanburg County. EPA records show it took in about 101,413 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 595 Little Mountain Rd, Wellford, SC 29385 Directions |
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| County | Spartanburg County, SC |
| Phone | (864) 949-0211 |
| Website | spartanburgcounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. |
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| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Mattresses |
| Operator | Spartanburg County Public Works Department (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1977 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: spartanburgcounty.gov, spartanburgcounty.gov, spartanburgcounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Spartanburg County
- Spartanburg County runs 17 recycling/collection centers where residents can drop off household trash and recyclables. Bulky items (furniture, mattresses, carpeting, wood, construction materials) go to the Wellford Landfill or Station 16 Wellford, and the county holds semi-annual community clean-up events. Source
- The county holds an annual household hazardous waste collection event each spring. Paint can be exchanged at staffed recycling centers; only lead-acid batteries are accepted for county recycling. Source
- Residents can recycle TVs, computers, monitors, printers, keyboards and mice at White Stone, Cooley Springs, Hobbysville or the Wellford Landfill. Source
Before you go
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other landfills nearby
- Waste Industries Shiloh Landfill Cdr LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Household trash & bulky itemsElectronics
- Household trash & bulky itemsElectronics
- Curry Lake LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Rutherford County MSW Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 7 am to 6 pm Household waste (kitchen garbage, rubbish, bicycles, lawnmowers, etc.): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Spartanburg County
All 46 drop-off sites in Spartanburg County · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wellford?
595 Little Mountain Rd, Wellford, SC 29385.
What can I drop off at Wellford?
Wellford is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires and mattresses.
Is Wellford open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
How much does it cost to dump at Wellford?
Tires, extra passenger tires (after 5 free per household): $1.50 each or $150 per ton; Tires, oversized: $3.50 each or $350 per ton. Tire prices are from the county recycling FAQ. Call (864) 949-0211 for current landfill prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Wellford open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm. Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve..
What other landfills are near Wellford?
Waste Industries Shiloh Landfill Cdr in Travelers Rest (18 mi), Rutherford County Solid Waste‐pea Ridge Center in Rutherfordton (21 mi) and Rutherford County Solid Waste‐shiloh Center in Rutherfordton (24 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Wellford?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Greer Class 3 Transfer Station, about 7 miles away.
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