Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A county-run recycling center in Florence that locals use to drop off household recyclables and keep stuff out of the landfill. People bring anything from single bags of cans and bottles to larger, car- or truck-loads during seasonal cleanups. It sits on S Stadium Rd, easy to find off the main roads in town.
A practical, working site rather than a polished storefront; there’s usually an entrance booth and areas for different materials, and vehicles pull up to each container to unload. Look for large bins and roll-off containers arranged across a paved yard, with signage marking common streams like paper, cardboard, and mixed recyclables. It’s the kind of place where weekends and spring cleanup can back up traffic, so lines are not unusual. Expect to stop at the booth or scale on the way in or out, since county centers often handle loads by weight.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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