Florence County Landfill Hours & Locations 2026

Before you load that dumpster or head to the landfill, there's something every Florence SC resident and contractor needs to know — not everything can go in a roll-off container or standard landfill. South Carolina has specific regulations around waste disposal, and violating them can result in fines or rejected loads.

Florence County Solid Waste Facility

Prohibited Items at Florence County Landfill

The following items are not accepted at the Florence County landfill and cannot be placed in standard roll-off dumpsters:

Hazardous Household Waste

• Paint (liquid), stains, and varnishes
• Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
• Cleaning solvents and pool chemicals
• Motor oil and automotive fluids
• Propane and compressed gas cylinders

Electronics and Appliances

• Televisions and computer monitors
• Refrigerators and air conditioners (contain refrigerants requiring certified removal)
• Fluorescent bulbs and ballasts (contain mercury)

Other Prohibited Items

• Tires (accepted at designated tire collection events only)
• Car and truck batteries
• Medical and biohazardous waste
• Asbestos-containing materials
• Liquid waste of any kind

Where to Recycle in Florence SC

Florence County operates drop-off recycling centers at convenient locations throughout the county. Standard accepted materials include cardboard, paper, plastic bottles (#1 and #2), glass, and aluminum and steel cans.

Specialty Recycling Options in Florence

Environmental Compliance for Florence SC Contractors

Contractors working in Florence County must ensure C&D waste is disposed of at licensed C&D facilities. Illegal dumping carries significant fines under South Carolina law and can result in contractor license consequences.

Best Practices for Contractors

• Keep a waste manifest for large C&D loads
• Separate materials on-site — recyclables, clean wood, and heavy debris in separate containers reduces disposal costs
• Never mix hazardous materials with general construction waste
• Use a licensed dumpster rental provider who disposes at approved Florence County facilities
• Link contractor permits to the City of Florence Public Works requirements when working in city limits

How Dumpster Rental Simplifies Compliant Disposal

When you rent a dumpster through a licensed Florence SC provider, they handle the compliant disposal for you. Your roll-off container is hauled to an approved facility — you don't have to worry about landfill regulations, tipping fees, or compliance paperwork. This is especially valuable for contractors managing multiple job sites across Florence County and the Pee Dee region.

This makes dumpster rental not just convenient — it's often the most legally compliant and cost-effective way to handle large-scale waste removal in Florence County.

For pricing, size options, and step-by-step booking, see our Florence SC Dumpster Rental guide — covering 20, 30, and 40 yard roll-off containers from $400 with same-day delivery across Florence County.