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

Williamsburg County handles solid waste differently than most Pee Dee counties. The landfill at Salters only takes construction and demolition debris — household garbage goes to one of the county's 20 recycling drop-off sites, which are serviced by Waste Management under a county contract. Before you load up a truck or rent a dumpster, here's what you need to know about where things go and what's accepted.

Williamsburg County Landfill (C&D Facility)

Williamsburg County's 20 Recycling Drop-Off Sites

Unlike many counties that rely on a single landfill for all waste, Williamsburg County routes household garbage and recyclables through 20 recycling drop-off sites spread across the county. These sites replaced the old "green box" collection system and are maintained by the county's Solid Waste department, which operates 4 roll-off trucks to service all locations. Waste Management handles hauling under a county contract, with disposal at Oakridge Landfill in Dorchester and the Sumter Transfer Station.

Select Drop-Off Site Locations

For the full list of all 20 drop-off site locations with addresses and map, visit the Williamsburg County Recycling Centers page or call the Recycling Coordinator at (843) 355-9321.

Accepted Materials at Recycling Drop-Off Sites

• Household garbage and bagged trash
• Cardboard and paper products
• Plastic bottles and containers
• Aluminum cans and scrap metal
• Appliances and water heaters
• Electronics (TVs, computers, cell phones)
• Mattresses and furniture
• Clothing and textiles
• Used motor oil and batteries
• Tires
• Glass

Prohibited Items — Williamsburg County Landfill & Dumpsters

These items are not accepted in standard roll-off dumpsters and may be restricted or require special handling at county facilities:

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

Items Accepted at Drop-Off Sites But Not in Dumpsters

• Tires — accepted at recycling drop-off sites; not in roll-off containers
• Electronics (e-waste) — accepted at drop-off sites; not in roll-off containers
• Appliances — accepted at drop-off sites (including refrigerators, washers, dryers); not in standard dumpsters
• Batteries — accepted at drop-off sites; never place in dumpsters or regular trash

Williamsburg County Solid Waste Fees

Williamsburg County funds its solid waste program through two annual fees assessed to property owners:

• Solid Waste Disposal Fee: $111/year — covers expenses for maintaining the county's 20 recycling drop-off sites, roll-off truck operations, and the Waste Management hauling contract.
• Special Landfill Fee: $30/year — required by SCDHEC to fund 30-year post-closure maintenance of the Salters landfill and ongoing C&D operations.

These fees apply to all property owners in unincorporated Williamsburg County. For questions about your solid waste assessment, contact the county at (843) 355-9321.

Environmental Compliance for Williamsburg County Contractors

Contractors working in Williamsburg County must dispose of C&D waste at licensed facilities. The county landfill at Old Gapway Road in Salters is a licensed C&D facility — appropriate for clean concrete, wood, drywall, roofing, and general construction debris from permitted projects.

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
• The landfill accepts C&D only — household garbage and municipal solid waste must go through the county's drop-off site system
• Use a licensed roll-off provider for job site waste to ensure compliant disposal without multiple landfill trips
• Contact the landfill at (843) 355-8901 before hauling commercial loads to confirm current rates and acceptance

When a Dumpster Makes More Sense Than a Landfill Trip

For small loads — a few bags of household trash or a single piece of furniture — one of the county's 20 drop-off sites is the easiest option. But for renovation projects, full cleanouts, roofing tear-offs, or any job generating more than a truck bed of debris, a roll-off dumpster is more practical. Your provider handles transport, disposal, and compliance — no landfill queues, no load-securing hassle, no per-trip driving time.

This is especially true in Williamsburg County, where the landfill is limited to C&D debris and located in Salters — a drive from Kingstree, Greeleyville, or Andrews. A dumpster rental eliminates the need to sort what goes where and make multiple trips to different facilities.

For contractors running multiple job sites across the county, roll-off rentals also eliminate the need to track individual disposal runs and ensure every load hits a licensed facility.