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 →Small-town recycling center in Lugoff used by residents dropping off household recyclables and smaller cleanups. Located on Reclamation Road, it’s the kind of place neighbors use when cardboard, bottles, or scrap metal pile up. People from around the area bring what they can to keep things out of the landfill.
Pull into a modest facility with a visitor booth near the entrance and a row of large recycling bins a short drive past it. The site reads like most county recycling centers: places for paper and cardboard, glass and plastics, and a couple of containers for metal. Expect to stop at the booth area and then back up to whichever container fits the load; scales are common at centers like this so some vehicles may be weighed. Periodic special collection events for things such as electronics or appliances are often run by county programs, so those items might be handled separately when available.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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