Recycling Tires

 
Charleston County residents are required by law to dispose of waste tires properly. When replacing worn tires at a tire shop, the business will properly dispose of the old tires for you.  However, if you have waste tires, you will need to bring them to a drop-off location (see below) for recycling. Residents are allowed to bring up to five tires for free. For more than five tires, residents must pay $90 per ton.

The tires are recycled by a private company. Tires are recycled into not only new tires, but also rubberized playground surfaces; landscaping mulch, truck bed mats; tire-derived fuel; commercial flooring; rubberized asphalt; products used in civil engineering applications; as well as decorative items like coasters.

Tires are one of the most problematic sources of waste. Tire stockpiles create a great health and safety risk. Tire piles provide harborage for vermin and a breeding ground for mosquitoes that may carry diseases. Illegal dumping of scrap tires pollutes ravines, woods, and empty lots. If you see a tire stockpile, report it to the Charleston County Environmental Officer at (843) 202-7975. 

Tire Drop-off Locations:

Hours:

Bees Ferry Convenience Center (staffed center):
Nov. 1 through March 1
Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Except Sundays, open 1 - 6 p.m.

March 2 through Oct. 31
Open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily
Except Sundays, open 1 - 7 p.m.

Charleston County Recycling Center (13 Romney Street, downtown Charleston):
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

All Other Convenience Centers (staffed centers):
Nov. 1 through March 1
Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Except Wednesdays and Sundays, open 1 - 6 p.m.

March 2 through Oct. 31
Open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily
Except Wednesdays and Sundays, open 1 - 7 p.m.

West Ashley
Bees Ferry Landfill
1344 Bees Ferry Road, 29414

Awendaw
Maxville Road Convenience Center
6380 Maxville Road, 29429

McClellanville
River Road Convenience Center
1775 River Road, 29458

Edisto Island
Edisto Convenience Center
2844 Highway 174, 29438

Wadmalaw
Wadmalaw Convenience Center
1558 Liberia Road, 29487

Hollywood
Hollywood Convenience Center
5305 Highway 165, 29449

Adams Run
Adams Run Convenience Center
8326 Old Jacksonboro Road, 29426