Recycling in Rock Hill, SC

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Solid Waste Collection & Recycling (Center Locations & Operating Hours) (opens in new tab) · York County
  • The 16 York County Collection & Recycling Centers are for York County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Daily load limits at the centers include two mattresses (and pallets) per day and four tires per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The centers take mixed paper, chipboard and cardboard for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Collection & Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab) · York County
  • The centers are for York County residents only; no business or commercial materials are allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint is accepted daily at the centers, up to 10 gallons per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint goes to the twice-yearly York County Household Hazardous Material Collection event (first Saturday of March or October) at 220 Public Works Road, York. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Infocard (opens in new tab) · York County
  • The centers accept electronics of all types, including computers and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are accepted (passenger vehicle size only). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The centers accept lead-acid batteries and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The centers accept scrap metals such as bicycles and mowers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Rock Hill
  • The City of Rock Hill says televisions, computers and tires can be dropped off for free at any County Collection & Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside bulky items such as couches, chairs and furnishings are a no-service-charge item (limits apply); submit a service request by noon the business day before pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no longer a weekly limit of 3 bulky items, but excessive amounts incur a service fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances and metal items such as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washer/dryers, water tanks, basketball goal posts and bikes are picked up by service request (by noon the business day before trash day). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Riding lawn mowers and HVAC units are not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Public Works can pick up televisions, computers and tires on the regular collection day for a fee applied to the utility bill; call 803-325-2500. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Residential Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Rock Hill
  • Stack empty, flattened corrugated cardboard next to the curbside recycling bin, cut to 2-foot by 2-foot sections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flattened corrugated materials can also go in red dumpsters at all City fire stations (not Fire Department Headquarters & Museum). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat for Humanity of York County ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of York County
  • The ReStore is at 825 N Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730; phone 803.324.1960. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate | Habitat of York County ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of York County
  • Store hours Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; donation hours Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations are dropped off at the back of the ReStore at the donation drop-off sign, Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; pickup is through paid ReSupply priority pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Second Editions – Rock Hill (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
  • Second Editions - Rock Hill is at 1179 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730; phone (803) 578-7977. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hours: Monday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Locations | Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
  • Goodwill lists Second Editions - Rock Hill as a retail store, outlet store and donation drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
• S.C. Code of Laws Title 48 Chapter 60: Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act (opens in new tab) · South Carolina General Assembly
  • Since July 1, 2011, consumers in South Carolina may not knowingly put a covered device (computer, computer monitor, printer or television) in waste headed for a solid waste landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A computer maker may not sell covered computers in South Carolina unless it provides a recovery program at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The maker may use a mail-back system, such as a prepaid shipping label printed online. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Without mail-back, the maker must provide centrally located collection sites or events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The recovery program must offer to collect covered computer devices bearing the maker's label (its own brand). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection events held under the program must accept any covered computer device. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each maker must describe its recovery program on its website. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered computer devices: desktop, laptop or notebook computers and consumer printing devices; TVs and computer monitors are covered by a separate program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A consumer is a household occupant who used the device mainly for personal or home business use. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCDES: Electronics Recycling: Residents (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
  • SCDES: residents must recycle computers, computer monitors and printers rather than landfill them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All 46 counties and some cities run electronics collection programs or one-day events; SCDES points residents to RecycleHereSC to see what is accepted locally. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SCDES: delete personal data first, and donate working electronics to a nonprofit if possible. Checked October 26, 2026.
• S.C. Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 96: South Carolina Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (waste tires, lead-acid batteries, white goods) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina General Assembly
  • Used lead-acid batteries may not be put in mixed municipal solid waste or discarded except by delivery to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a registered collection or recycling facility, or a permitted secondary lead smelter. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Improper disposal carries a fine of up to $200 per battery. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Anyone selling lead-acid batteries at retail must accept lead-acid batteries from customers at the point of transfer and post a notice saying so. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The required store sign says state law requires the store to accept motor vehicle batteries for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lead-acid battery wholesalers must also accept batteries from customers at the point of transfer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers must charge a $5 refundable deposit on each battery sold without a returned core; it is refunded if the core is returned to the same retailer within 30 days. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
  • SCDES: lead-acid batteries must be recycled; every county accepts them and most auto parts retailers do too. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SCDES: you can recycle your old battery where you buy a new one; with the old battery returned you pay $2 instead of $7 on the new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Returning the old battery with a purchase gives a $5 credit, so only $2 is charged. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SCDES: rechargeable batteries can be recycled at major retailers (e.g., Lowe's, Best Buy, The Home Depot) that take part in Call2Recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SCDES: the Call2Recycle program is free to residents and accepts dry-cell rechargeables up to 11 pounds (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Ni-Zn, Li-ion) and small lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCDES: Be Battery Smart - Recycle Right and Safely (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
  • Some participating retailers also take single-use batteries up to 11 pounds (AA, AAA, 9V, C, D, button cells) and small lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tape the terminals of button/coin batteries and all lithium batteries before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
• The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): Drop-off Locations (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network
  • Most sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; check each location's details before visiting. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SCDES: Lithium-Ion Batteries (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
  • SCDES: never put lithium-ion batteries in household garbage or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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