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Recycling Centers in Columbia, SC

10 of the 34 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Columbia are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Fairfield Road Recycling

    7462 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-9544

  2. A Recycling Center

    1009 Fontaine Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-4549

  3. CMC Recycling

    1148 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201

  4. Pratt Recycling

    120 Atlas Ct, Columbia, SC 29209-2476

  5. Sonoco Recycling

    1132 Idlewild Blvd, Columbia, SC 29201-4816

  6. Dorado

    5920 Chesnut Rd, Columbia, SC 29206

  7. Tomato Palms Llc

    1601 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201-4855

  8. Lexington County Collection and Recycling Center at Bush River Road

    6109 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

  9. Clemson Road Recycling Site

    900 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

  10. Metro Waste Water Treatment Plant

    Columbia, SC

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.