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Three Rivers Solid Waste Auth in Aiken is the local place most residents use for household trash, yard debris, and basic recycling drop-offs. Neighbors swing by with pickups, trailers, or junk headed to the big piles and bins on site.
Drive in past a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop for a moment; there’s a scale and a staffed point where vehicles are directed. The property is big and open - large paved lanes with rows of roll-offs, piles for yard material, and a set of recycling containers. Traffic moves in a loop, so pull up, unload where directed, then circle back toward the exit. Weekends and spring cleanups can get backed up, so expect a line at peak times.
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Before You Go
- Bring something to cover or tie down loose loads; wind and highway travel can make a mess if branches or bagged material shift.
- Have trash and recyclables separated before getting out of the truck to keep the drop-off quick and avoid extra trips around the site.
- Aim for late morning on a weekday if possible - it’s usually quieter than early weekend afternoons.
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