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A local recycling center serving Dorchester County residents and nearby towns. People drop off household recyclables and occasional bulky items here, especially after yard work or before a storm season.
Drive up the lane and find a small entrance booth and a few lanes to pull up alongside open-top bins and roll-offs. Common materials handled at places like this include paper and cardboard, bottles and cans, some plastics, metal, electronics and yard debris, and occasional special-collection events for things like storm cleanup are typical around the coast. The site looks more like an industrial lot than a storefront-gravel or paved drives, concrete pads, and signs over each container; bring something sturdy to lift things with. Weekends and spring cleanup times get the longest lines, so expect a line of cars on those days.
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Before You Go
- Separate and flatten cardboard before pulling up so unloading is quicker and fewer trips across the lot are needed.
- Bring helpers or a dolly for heavy items; the bins sit high and lifting alone can be awkward.
- Aim for midweek or late-morning weekdays to avoid the worst weekend backup, and have items organized in the vehicle so staff can direct you faster.
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