Keep It Clean, Keep It Green
At Tri-County Solid Waste Authority (TCSWA), we are committed to promoting responsible waste management through comprehensive recycling programs. Our recycling centers accept a wide range of materials, from aluminum cans and paper products to appliances and used motor oil. To ensure efficient processing and environmental safety, it’s important to follow proper recycling guidelines for each type of material.
The chart below outlines what items can be recycled, how to prepare them for recycling, and where to drop them off. By following these guidelines, you help keep our communities clean, reduce landfill waste, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Recycling Made Simple
Remove all plastic bags, ties, glass, and garbage prior to placing materials into recycling containers.
| Items To Recycle | What To Recycle | How To Recycle | Where to Recycle |
| Aluminum Cans | Aluminum beverage cans (NO food cans) | Rinse. Remove from bags. NO food or pet food cans. Foil and pie pans ARE NOT accepted. | All Recycling Centers |
| Appliances (White Goods) and Scrap Metal | All appliances with metal parts including stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, grills, bicycles, etc.; scrap aluminum | Please ask the attendant on duty for instructions. | All Recycling Centers |
| Batteries (Lead-Acid) | Used automotive, light truck, marine and lawn mower batteries. | Household batteries (alkaline, lithium or Ni-Cd) ARE NOT accepted. | All Recycling Centers |
| Cardboard | Corrugated cardboard (no wax finish) used for packing and shipping | Flatten, Keep dry. | All Recycling Centers |
| Cooking Oil | All Recycling Centers | ||
| Electronic Waste | Computers, monitors, keyboards, fax machines and printers | Solar Panels and Commercial materials ARE NOT accepted. | All Recycling Centers |
| Farmer Oil | Motor oil from farm equipment | Limit 55 gallons per visit. | Strom Thurmond, Batesburg Hwy. and Willington Recycling Centers |
| Newspapers, Inserts and Magazines | Dry newspaper, inserts, magazines and junk mail | DO NOT tie or bag. | All Recycling Centers |
| Paperboard | Cereal boxes, shoe boxes, etc. | Flatten. Place in the cardboard receptacle. | All Recycling Centers |
| Oil Bottles | Motor oil bottles | Drain excess oil from bottles. | All Recycling Centers |
| Oil Filters | Oil filters from automobiles | All Recycling Centers. Place in oil filter drum. | |
| Oil/Gasoline Mixture | Transport in a tightly sealed container. | Meriwether, Hamiliton Branch, Batesburg Hwy. and Traffic Circle Recycling Centers | |
| Tires | Automobile tires | NO oversized or off-road tires. Limit four tires per visit. | All Recycling Centers |
| Used Motor Oil | Used motor oil from cars and trucks | Transport oil in a tightly sealed container. Limit 5 gallons per visit. | All Recycling Centers |
Recycle Used Motor Oil, Filters & More!
The following petroleum products are accepted and can be placed in the used oil collection tank:
- Motor oil
- Hydraulic fluid
- Gear oil
- Diesel fuel
- Fuel oil
- Kerosene
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Power steering fluid
The following petroleum products CANNOT BE PLACED in the used oil collection tanks:
- Antifreeze (Please return to local parts store);
- Varsol;
- brake fluid;
- paint (oil and latex);
- paint thinner;
- refrigeration oil; and
- any solvent cleaner or substance used to clean paint brushes.
NEED TO DISPOSE OF LARGE ITEMS?
For large-scale waste, construction materials, or business-related disposal, visit the TCSWA Transfer Station at:
14 Transfer Dr.
Johnston, SC 29832
Our convenience centers are here to serve residents and keep our communities clean. For more information about accepted materials, hours of operation, or specific location details, contact us today!