Cardboard Recycling in North Charleston, SC

In the Charleston County part of the city, cardboard goes in the county curbside recycling cart. Dorchester County residents use county convenience sites such as Oakbrook.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

7 ways to get rid of a cardboard in North Charleston

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · North CharlestonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your cardboard and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Charleston County staffed convenience centersCounty service · Charleston CountyCharleston County residentsCost not listed
How it works
Charleston County Environmental Management runs eight staffed convenience centers for county residents: Bees Ferry Road (1344 Bees Ferry Rd, unincorporated West Ashley), Awendaw, Edisto, Adams Run, Hollywood, McClellanville, Wadmalaw and Signal Point Road (James Island, inside Charleston city; not full-service). Open Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Signal Point Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The Romney Street center is closed.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Flatten cardboard.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Charleston County curbside recycling (single stream)County service · Charleston CountyCharleston County residentsCost not listed
How it works
Charleston County Environmental Management collects single-stream recycling from single-family homes every other week in a county-issued cart, including in the cities of Charleston and North Charleston (Charleston County part) and the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Cost & rules
- Oversized boxes can go to a county dropsite.
- Before you go: Flatten and cut boxes to fit in the cart with the lid closed.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Berkeley County convenience centersCounty service · Berkeley CountyBerkeley County residentsCost not listed
How it works
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation runs staffed convenience centers for county residents, including Oakley Road (606 Oakley Road, Moncks Corner), Luken Road (Hanahan), Poplar Hill (Ridgeville) and others. Most are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; check the county page for each site.
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Goose Creek Public Works cardboard and paper drop site (Berkeley County)County service · Berkeley CountyOpen to everyoneCost not listed
How it works
Unmanned Berkeley County drop site for cardboard and mixed paper at Goose Creek Public Works, 200 Button Hall Avenue, Goose Creek 29445, open 24/7. (The U.S. Census geocoder did not match this address, so it is recorded as a program.)
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Dorchester County convenience sitesCounty service · Dorchester CountyDorchester County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Dorchester County Public Works runs residential convenience sites (Givhans, Highway 61, Knightsville, Oakbrook, Miles Road/Miles Jamison at 130 Suburban Lane in Summerville, Ridgeville, Sandy Pines, St George and others). Items differ by site. Most sites are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost & rules
- Flatten boxes. Not at Geddisville, Miles Rd or Sandy Pines.
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Signal Point Road Convenience Center (Charleston County)Drop-off · outside North Charleston · 1716 Signal Point Road, CharlestonCharleston County residentsCost not listed
Where
1716 Signal Point Road
Charleston, SC 29412
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
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Before you go

Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.

More about cardboard

South Carolina rules

Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)

More South Carolina rules (1)

SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. Source: SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Charleston County: New Convenience Center Rules (effective November 1, 2024) (opens in new tab) · Charleston County Environmental Management
- Proof of Charleston County residency is required at the convenience centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial customers may use only the single-stream recycling part of a convenience center. Checked October 26, 2026.
Charleston County Environmental Management: Recycling, Convenience Centers & Drop Sites (opens in new tab) · Charleston County Environmental Management
- Staffed convenience centers accept the listed items from residents only; commercial businesses may drop off household recyclables only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The recycling zone takes paper, paperboard and flattened cardboard among other recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Flatten cardboard boxes and cut them to size; everything must fit in the cart with the lid closed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard boxes are on the county curbside DO list. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oversized boxes may be taken to a county recycling dropsite. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Charleston County provides single-stream curbside recycling to single-family households, collected every other week. Checked October 26, 2026.
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation: Recycling (convenience centers and drop sites) (opens in new tab) · Berkeley County Water & Sanitation
- All Berkeley County convenience centers accept box springs, corrugated cardboard, electronics scrap (up to 5 a day: computers, monitors, printers, TVs), furniture, lead-acid batteries and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses may not use the residential convenience centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Unmanned drop sites, including Goose Creek Public Works at 200 Button Hall Avenue, take cardboard and mixed paper 24/7 from anyone. Checked October 26, 2026.
SCDES: Berkeley County recycling locations (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- Berkeley County convenience centers are for Berkeley County residents only; IDs are checked. Checked October 26, 2026.
Dorchester County: What Should Be Recycled (convenience site items) (opens in new tab) · Dorchester County Public Works
- Flattened cardboard boxes are accepted at all sites except Geddisville, Miles Rd and Sandy Pines. Checked October 26, 2026.
Dorchester County: Residential Convenience Site Rules (opens in new tab) · Dorchester County Public Works
- Dorchester County residential waste only; proof of residency may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of North Charleston: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of North Charleston
- Charleston County collects recyclables at the curb in the Charleston County part of the city; Dorchester County provides convenience sites for the rest. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The closest Dorchester County site for North Charleston residents in Dorchester County is Oakbrook, 235 Old Fort Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Checked October 26, 2026.
SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. Checked October 26, 2026.

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