Lexington County Collection and Recycling Center at Sandhills in Cayce/West Columbia

A county recycling center on Charleston Highway that locals drop by to unload recyclables and household items they don't want in the landfill. Neighbors, landscapers, and people doing small cleanouts use this spot for cardboard, plastics, metals and other curbside-style recyclables. The facility sits between Cayce and West Columbia and feels like a practical, no-frills place to sort and leave material.

Drive in off Charleston Highway and follow the lanes toward the main building and booth near the entrance; there is usually a clear pull-up area for unloading. Recycling containers and roll-off areas are grouped together, so expect to walk a short distance from the car to the proper bin depending on what’s being dropped off. The site looks like a typical county center - concrete pads, rows of big containers, and signs that point to the different materials. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busier, with cars and small trailers lining up at the entrance.