Know Where It Goes

Hazardous materials are not accepted for curbside pick-up. Never place any household hazardous waste inside a garbage or recycling roll cart.

Hazardous Waste Handling

• Always follow the product’s label instructions for use, storage, and disposal.
• Never pour down the drain, on the ground, or in a storm sewer.

Hazardous Materials Accepted at Drop-Off Centers

• Automotive or marine lead-acid batteries
• Antifreeze
• Automobile tires (limit 5);
• Household electronics (limit 5)
• Latex paint (limit 5 gallons)
• Used motor oil
• Rechargeable batteries from computers or hand tools
• Fluorescent and CFL Bulbs

Hazardous Materials Collection Events

We hold special collection events throughout the year to collect the following items and more:

• Stains, solvents and oil-based paint
• Household cleaners
• Pool chemicals
• Lawn and garden chemicals
• Propane tanks
• Fire extinguishers

Check the app or call 803-576-2440 with any questions.

For Richland County residents that are do-it-yourself oil changers, South Carolina law requires you to recycle used motor oil:

Richland County residents (not businesses) can dispose of:

• Used motor oil (limit 5 gallons per visit)
• Oil filters
• Empty oil bottles

Used Motor Oil Collection Sites

• C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center, 1070 Caughman Rd.
• Columbia Fire Department, 153 Atlas Rd.
• Ballentine Fire Department, 10717 Broad River Rd.
• Blythewood Fire Department, 435 Main St.
• Eastover Fire Department, 504 Henry St.
• Gadsden Fire Department, 122 Community Center Dr.
• Hopkins Fire Department, 1631 Clarkson St.
• Lower Richland Drop-Off Center, 10531 Garners Ferry Rd.
• Richland County Public Works, 400 Powell Rd.
• Sandhills Fire Department, 130 Sparkleberry Ln.
• Upper Richland Fire Department, 300 Camp Ground Rd.
• Additional locations from Dept. of Environmental Services

Recycle to reduce the risk of fires

Call2Recycle

Think used batteries have no charge left? Think again!

While they may not power up your devices, used batteries can contain a residual charge that could create a potential spark if not properly recycled.

Please DO NOT place rechargeable batteries in your garbage or recycling cart.

Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of rechargeable battery, and they’re used in an array of household products, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, electric toothbrushes, power tool batteries, rechargeable vacuum batteries, wireless headphones and more. Proper recycling of lithium-ion batteries and consumer devices helps minimize the risk of fires and other safety hazards.

Rechargeable batteries can be properly recycled at major retailers (e.g., Lowe’s, Best Buy, The Home Depot) that participate in the Call2Recycle program. The program is free to residents and accepts:

• Lithium-Ion (Li-ion),
• Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd),
• Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), and
• Nickel-Zinc (Ni-ZN) batteries as well as
• small lead-acid batteries.

To find a recycling location near you visit Call2Recycle.

Batteries like AA, AAA, and D batteries that are used in flashlights, remote controls, children's toys, etc. are generally safe to dispose of in your regular household trash.