Bay Road Recycling Center

Bay Road Recycling Center is the local spot in Hartsville for dropping off recyclables instead of taking them to the landfill. Neighbors, homeowners doing cleanouts, and small pickup drivers use it to get rid of paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, and cans. The place feels like a practical county recycling site rather than a slick private operation.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared for a short stop to check in; larger loads may require backing up onto a scale on the way in or out. The recycling bins and roll-offs sit just past the booth, usually off to one side, and there are concrete islands and signs marking where to sort materials. Weekends and spring cleanup weekends can get backed up, so expect a line and a bit of waiting during busy times. Because this is in coastal South Carolina, there are often seasonal notes about storm debris or special collections nearby during hurricane preparedness periods.