Solid Waste & Recycling Division
Division General Manager:
John Ansell
Telephone:
Please contact the Richland County Ombudsman to request Solid Waste & Recycling Services: (803) 929-6000
Office Locations and Hours of Operations:
Solid Waste & Recycling Division Administrative Office
1070 Caughman Road North
Columbia, SC 29203
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center
1070 Caughman Road North
Columbia, SC 29203
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lower Richland Drop-Off Center
10531 Garners Ferry Road
Eastover, SC 29044
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Clemson Road Recycling SIte
900 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mission
The mission of the Solid Waste & Recycling Division is to efficiently manage the solid waste stream and provide high quality residential solid waste management services for the citizens of Richland County in order to enhance public safety, public health and quality of life in the County.
Tasks
- Provide a Residential / Small Business Curbside Collection Program for Solid Waste, Yardwaste, Recyclables, and Bulk Items;
- Operate a Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Landfill;
- Provide for the disposal of Residential Solid Waste, C&D Debris, Yardwaste, and Bulk Items generated within Richland County;
- Operate Solid Waste Drop Off Centers and Recycling Sites for Richland County residents;
- Enforce anti-littering and illegal dumping laws and ordinances;
- Promote cost effective recycling programs.
Useful Links
Richland Recycle Guide