Dorchester County Hwy 61 Recycling Center

A county-run recycling center in Summerville that locals drop by to get rid of the obvious recyclables. Neighbors, landscapers and people doing household cleanouts use this spot when they want to keep bottles, cans and cardboard out of the trash. It sits on Beech Hill Road near the Hwy 61 corridor and feels like a practical, no-frills place to offload recyclables.

Drive up to a small entrance area with a booth and a few lanes for vehicles; expect to stop and direct traffic during busy times. The recycling collection bins are visible from the entrance, usually grouped by material so people can pull up and sort. Typical accepted items at centers like this include paper, cardboard, bottles and cans, plus occasional special programs for electronics or bulky recyclables. Weekends and spring cleanup days get the longest lines, so plan for a short wait if coming then.