Lexington County

County Recycling Coordinator: Laura Anne Hunt 
Physical and Mailing Address: 429 Landfill Lane, Lexington, SC 29073  
Phone: (803) 785-3325 EXT 6 
Fax: (803) 755-3833 
Website: Lexington County Recycling Website

Curbside Collection (unincorporated areas)

Lexington County residents may subscribe to curbside solid waste and recyclables collection by contacting the designated hauler for their area. Recycling roll carts are provided at NO ADDITIONAL COST. Some municipalities also provide curbside collection. For more information, visit www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments/solid-waste-management or call (803) 755-3325.

CURBSIDE MATERIALS ACCEPTED:

  • Paper & Cardboard – newspaper, magazines, inserts, unwanted mail, telephone and soft covered books, envelopes, office paper, cardboard, cartons (flattened)
  • Paperboard canisters - coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters
  • Plastic Containers – bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs #1 - #7 (screw-on lids should be left on, pop-off lids should be discarded)
  • Metal Cans – aluminum drink cans, metal food cans, empty aerosol cans (lids attached or discarded)
  • Glass – bottles and jars only (lids discarded)

Lexington County Collection and Recycling Centers and the Edmund Landfill accept a larger variety of recyclables than offered in Curbside Collection programs.

Staffed Collection and Recycling Centers in Lexington County

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7AM - 7PM; Sunday, 3PM - 7PM; CLOSED Tuesday and Thursday

1. Ball Park Road, 301 Ball Park Road, Lexington, 29072

2. Bush River Road, 6109 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

3. Chapin, 103 Distant Lane, Chapin, SC 29036

4. Edmund, 325 Landfill Lane, Lexington, SC 29073

5. Hollow Creek, 125 Beulah Church Road, Gilbert SC 29054

6. Leesville, 702 South Lee Street, Leesville, SC 29070

7. Pelion, 1325 South Pine Street, Pelion, SC 29123

8. River Chase, 110 River Chase Way, Lexington, SC 29072

9. Sandhills, 3241 Charleston Highway, West Columbia, SC 29172

10. Southeast, 538 Martin Neese Road, Swansea, SC 29160

11. Summit, 419 Sandpit Road, Leesville, SC 29070

     Hours for All Centers: 
     Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7AM - 7PM 
     Sunday, 3PM - 7PM 
     CLOSED Tuesday and Thursday

CENTERS COLLECT:

  • Aerosol cans (empty)
  • Aluminum cans
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries, lead-acid (cars, trucks, boats)
  • Cardboard, corrugated - flattened
  • Carpet padding (foam rubber, foam; NOT ACCEPTED at Chapin, Hollow Creek, Leesville, Summit Centers)
  • Cooking oil
  • Glass (brown, clear, green)
  • Light bulbs (fluorescent, CFL)
  • Mixed paper (newspapers and inserts, magazines, flyers, coupons, beverage cartons, envelopes, soft-bound books, wrapping paper, office paper, computer paper)
  • Paperboard canisters (coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters)
  • Plastic containers, bottles, and jugs (#1 - #7)
  • Scrap metal
  • Steel cans
  • Used motor oil, filters and bottles
  • Textiles
  • Tires (car, truck, ATV; limit 4 per day per household; ONLY ACCEPTED at Ball Park, Bush River, Chapin, Sandhills, Southeast, Summit Centers)
  • Yard trimmings (ONLY ACCEPTED at Ball Park, Bush River, Chapin, Edmund, Sandhills, Southeast Centers)

Edmund Landfill

429 Landfill Lane, Lexington 29073 
       Hours: 
       Monday - Saturday, 7AM - 4:30PM 
       CLOSED Sunday

Accepts all recyclable items that are accepted at Collection and Recycle Centers in addition to the following items:

  • Mattresses and box springs (fees may apply)
  • Propane tank
  • Tires (more than 4 per day; fee may apply)
  • Wood Waste (untreated wood, tree/bush trimmings - no size limitations, leaves, grass clippings, pine straw; clean; NO plastic bags or containers)
  • Refrigeration Units (fee may apply)
  • Electronics (computers, monitors, printers/copiers, televisions; limit 5 items per day)

For Sale:

Mulch, Compost and Compost Bins are available at the Edmund Landfill. The costs are as follows:

  • Compost - $15/ton (while supplies last)
  • Uncolored/untreated mulch - $10/ton (while supplies last)
  • Backyard Compost Bin (80 gal., 33” x 33”) - $65 (while supplies last)

Contact the Lexington County Solid Waste Department for more information at (803) 755-3325 or www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments/solid-waste-management.

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Town of Batesburg-Leesville

Contact: Ted Luckadoo 
Mailing Address: PO Box 2329, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070 
Phone (803) 532-4601 
Fax: (803) 532-8453

Curbside Collection

  • Aluminum cans
  • Cardboard (corrugated)
  • Food cans
  • Glass jars and bottles (clear, green, brown)
  • Mixed paper (office paper, newspaper and inserts, magazines, unwanted mail)
  • Paperboard (food boxes, shoe boxes,)
  • Paperboard canisters (coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters)
  • Plastic bottles and caps, jugs, jars & containers
  • Telephone books

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City of Cayce

Contact: Thomas White 
Physical Address: 1800 12th Street Ext., Cayce, SC 29033 
Mailing Address: PO Box 2004, Cayce, SC 29171 
Phone: (803) 796-9020 
Website: City of Cayce Recycling Web Page 

Curbside Collection

  • Aluminum cans
  • Cardboard
  • Newspapers and inserts
  • Paperboard canisters (coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters)
  • Plastic bottles and jugs (#1-#7)
  • Steel cans

*PLEASE NOTE: Glass is no longer accepted in City of Cayce curbside bins. Please bring glass to any of Lexington County's Collection and Recycling Centers.

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Town of Irmo

Contact: Whitt Cline 
Physical Address: 7300 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063 
Mailing Address: PO Box 406, Irmo, SC 29063 
Phone: (803) 781-7050 
Fax: (803) 749-2743 
Website: Town of Irmo Recycling Web Page 

Curbside Collection

  • Aluminum cans
  • Cardboard
  • Mixed paper (magazines, newspaper and inserts)
  • Paperboard canisters (coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters)
  • Plastic bottles, jars and jugs
  • Steel cans

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Town of Lexington

Coordinator: Dan Walker 
Mailing Address: PO Box 397, Lexington, SC 29071 
Phone: (803) 359-1027 
Fax: (803) 951-4679 
Website: Town of Lexington Sanitation

Curbside Collection

  • Aluminum cans
  • Cardboard
  • Mixed paper (newspaper and inserts, magazines and catalogs)
  • Paperboard canisters (coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters)
  • Plastic bottles and jugs - #1-#7
  • Steel cans
  • Yard trimmings

*PLEASE NOTE: Glass is no longer accepted in Town of Lexington curbside bins. Please bring glass to any of Lexington County's Collection and Recycling Centers.

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Town of Springdale

Contact: Kevin White 
Mailing Address: 2915 Platt Springs Road, Springdale, SC 29170 
Phone: (803) 794-0408 
Fax: (803) 791-0567

Curbside Collection

  • Aluminum cans
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Mixed paper (magazines, newspaper and inserts)
  • Paperboard canisters (coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters)
  • Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2)
  • Steel cans

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City of West Columbia

Physical Address: 200 North 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29171 
Mailing Address: PO Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171 
Phone: (803) 739-4322 
Website: City of West Columbia - Sanitation & Recycling

Curbside Collection

  • Aluminum cans
  • Glass (brown, green, clear)
  • Newspaper and inserts
  • Paperboard canisters (coffee canisters, peanut containers, Pringles and similar snack containers, dough canisters)
  • Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2)
  • Steel cans

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