Clarendon County Recycling Center

Clarendon County Recycling Center in Summerton is the county-run spot locals use to drop off recyclables instead of hauling them to the landfill. Neighbors bring household cardboard, mixed paper, bottles and cans, and whatever seasonal items the center accepts during special programs. It's the kind of place people go when cleaning out the garage or after yard work.

Drive up to a small entrance area with a booth and several large containers or roll-offs for different materials; county centers typically separate paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metals and may run occasional electronics or tire programs. Pull up, sort items into the appropriate container, and then move on-there's usually room to back up to a bin for bulky loads. During spring cleanup and hurricane season the line can get long, and staff or signage normally point to where each material goes. The site has a practical, workmanlike feel: concrete pads, dumpsters, and space for trucks and trailers.