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Charleston County Landfill is the big county dump out on Bees Ferry Road, used by residents and hauling trucks from around Charleston. Locals bring household junk, contractors drop off construction debris, and commercial haulers turn up too since this is the county landfill for the area.
The site is large and industrial-looking - long access roads, a scale house near the entrance, and big rolling mounds where material gets buried. Drivers stop at the entrance booth and then usually drive onto the scale; tipping fees are calculated by weight, so there’s a weigh-in and a weigh-out. After the scale you’ll be directed to the unloading area or a cell area; lots of trucks and trailers move through so be prepared for heavy equipment and dump stations. Weekends and spring cleanup times can be busier, and the whole place feels built for volume rather than convenience.
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Before You Go
- Bring flatbed or covered loads that are easy to tip and secure - loose trash can blow around before unloading.
- Know your vehicle height and take it slow through the site; the lanes are wide but there’s heavy machinery and uneven ground.
- Expect to stop at the scale both entering and leaving since fees are weight-based; have anything that could fall out secured for the trip back.
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