Chesterfield County Landfill Guide: Hours, Drop-Off Sites & Accepted Materials

Chesterfield County doesn't operate a traditional public-access landfill the way some neighboring Pee Dee counties do. Instead, the county runs 7 convenience centers spread across the county where residents can drop off household waste, recyclables, electronics, tires, and used motor oil. Before you load up a truck or rent a dumpster, here's what you need to know about each location, what's accepted, and what's not.

Chesterfield County Convenience Centers

All 7 Convenience Center Locations

Chesterfield County's convenience centers are distributed across the county so most residents are within a short drive of at least one site. All locations share the same hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Accepted Materials at Chesterfield County Convenience Centers

All 7 convenience centers accept the following materials from Chesterfield County residents:

Standard Accepted Items

• Household trash and bagged waste
• Cardboard (flattened)
• Newspapers, magazines, and paper
• Plastic bottles (#1 and #2)
• Aluminum and tin cans
• Scrap metal and steel (excluding white goods/appliances at some locations)
• Yard waste and brush
• Paperboard canisters (coffee cans, Pringles containers, dough canisters)

Special Items (With Restrictions)

• Used motor oil — 5-gallon maximum per visit; residential only (businesses cannot bring in oil)
• Oil filters — must be pierced and drained for 24 hours; maximum 10 filters per visit
• Batteries — used automotive, marine, and lawn mower batteries only
• Tires — accepted only at Chesterfield, Jefferson, and Patrick centers; must be off the rim
• Electronics (e-waste) — TVs, computers, monitors, printers, and other electronic equipment accepted at all locations

Prohibited Items — Chesterfield County Convenience Centers & Dumpsters

These items are not accepted at Chesterfield County convenience centers or in standard roll-off dumpsters:

Hazardous Household Waste

• Liquid paint, stains, and varnishes
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Pool chemicals and cleaning solvents
• Compressed gas cylinders and propane tanks

Other Prohibited Items

• Medical and biohazardous waste
• Asbestos-containing materials
• Free liquids of any kind
• Commercial or industrial waste oil (residential only — 5-gallon limit)

Items Accepted at Convenience Centers But Not in Dumpsters

• Tires — accepted at Chesterfield, Jefferson, and Patrick centers only; not in roll-off containers
• Electronics (e-waste) — accepted at all convenience centers; not in roll-off containers
• Motor oil & filters — take to a convenience center (5-gallon / 10-filter limit); not in dumpsters
• Batteries — automotive and marine batteries accepted at convenience centers; not in dumpsters

E-Waste Drop-Off in Chesterfield County

All 7 Chesterfield County convenience centers accept household electronics during their regular operating hours — no special event or appointment required:

• Accepted electronics: Televisions, computers, computer monitors, printers, and other electronic equipment
• Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Cost: No charge for Chesterfield County residents

For large quantities of electronics or commercial e-waste, contact the County Recycling Coordinator at (843) 623-2464 before making a trip.

Environmental Compliance for Chesterfield County Contractors

Contractors working in Chesterfield County must dispose of construction and demolition waste at licensed facilities. The county's convenience centers are designed for residential use — contractors with large C&D loads should use a licensed roll-off provider or contact the county about commercial disposal options.

Key Rules for Contractors

• Keep a waste manifest for commercial C&D loads
• Never mix hazardous materials (paint, solvents, chemicals) with general debris
• All loads must be covered during transport under SC law — violations carry fines
• Use a licensed roll-off provider for job site waste to ensure compliant disposal without multiple trips
• Contact Chesterfield County Building Inspections for permit requirements before starting work

When a Dumpster Makes More Sense Than a Convenience Center Trip

For a few bags of household trash or a small load of yard debris, a convenience center visit makes sense — it's free for Chesterfield County residents and there are 7 locations across the county. But Chesterfield County's convenience centers are only open three days a week, which means timing your project around Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

For renovation projects, full cleanouts, roofing tear-offs, or any job that generates more than a truck bed of debris, a roll-off dumpster is the practical choice. Your provider handles transport, disposal, and compliance — no scheduling around limited hours, no load-securing hassle, no per-trip driving time across rural roads.

For contractors running job sites in Chesterfield, Cheraw, Pageland, or McBee, roll-off rentals also eliminate the need to track individual disposal runs and ensure every load reaches a licensed facility.