Household Hazardous Materials (HHM’s) Recycling
Almost every household has hazardous materials that can harm the environment, especially when disposed of incorrectly. To make getting rid of these materials safe and easy, the Charleston County Environmental Management Department has several drop-off locations throughout the county.
Household Hazardous Materials Drop-Off Locations:
Hours:
Bees Ferry Convenience Center (staffed center):
Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Except Sundays, open 1 - 6 p.m.
Charleston County Recycling Center (13 Romney Street, downtown Charleston):
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
All Other Convenience Centers (staffed centers):
Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Except Wednesdays and Sundays, open 1 - 6 p.m.
West Ashley
Bees Ferry Road Convenience Center
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
What are household hazardous materials?
Electronics: Click here to see a list of electronics that can be recycled.
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Household Cleaners and Polishes: Kitchen and bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, bleach, ammonia, drain openers, oven cleaners, rug and upholstery cleaners, and silver, copper and chrome polishes. |
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Pesticides and Repellents: Weed killers, Insecticides, fungicides, slug bait, rose dust, mothballs, flea powder, insect and tick repellents, rodent baits, wood preservatives, lawn fertilizer and pesticide combination products. |
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Automotive and Other Products: Used motor oil and gasoline, brake and transmission fluid, antifreeze, household batteries, car batteries and battery acid, pool chemicals and NiCad batteries, cooking oil, fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's). |
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Paints and Solvents: Water-base (latex) or oil-base paint, paint thinner, rust remover, turpentine and furniture stripper. Find out about buying paint at the landfill. |
