Republic Services Cherokee Transfer Station

A working transfer station on Lemuels Road that locals use when a trip to a far-off landfill isn't worth it. Trucks drop loads here to be compacted and hauled out, so neighbors bringing yard waste, household junk, or construction debris tend to show up when clearing projects pile up. It sits in Gaffney and feels like a practical, no-frills place to unload.

A small entrance booth and a drive-in lane are visible from the road; pull up to the booth for entry and direction. There’s usually a scale to cross as vehicles come and go, so expect to stop twice if the site charges by weight. The tipping area is an open concrete pad with large rolling containers or compactors nearby and piles of material in the back. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, often have lineups and a steady stream of pickups and trailers.