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Charleston, SC · official rules checked October 27, 2026

Dumps, landfills & transfer stations near Charleston, SC

20 landfills and transfer stations and 20 recycling and special-waste drop-offs within 20 miles of Charleston, from EPA records, plus the official local rules on hours, resident ID and fees.

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Official drop-off rules in Charleston

Self-haul: Bees Ferry Landfill

Charleston County's Bees Ferry Landfill (1344 Bees Ferry Rd; (843) 571-0929; Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm) does not accept construction and demolition waste from private or commercial haulers.

The County lists municipal solid waste at $100 per ton and yard waste at the Bees Ferry Compost Facility at $59 per ton (1 ton maximum).

We did not find a published public drop-off rate for C&D from contractors; dumpster haulers use their own disposal sites, which is one reason a rental can be simpler than self-hauling.

Sources: Charleston County: Landfill & Garbage Information. Checked October 27, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.

Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Charleston?

For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.

Haul it yourself

Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites

  • Official local rate: The County lists municipal solid waste at $100 per ton and yard waste at the Bees Ferry Compost Facility at $59 per ton (1 ton maximum).
  • You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
  • Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
  • Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
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Rent a dumpster

One price delivery, haul-away and disposal together

  • Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
  • Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
  • Weight limits and extra-ton fees vary by company, so compare quotes
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Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.

Sites within 20 miles of Charleston

Sorted by straight-line distance from central Charleston. Listings come from EPA and state records; a green "Listed by" link appears where an official city or county page names that address.

Landfills & transfer stations (20)

Construction debris recycling (1)

Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (10)

Scrap metal & yard waste (9)

Map: dumps and drop-offs near Charleston


Interactive map of 40 sites

Pins use the coordinates in the EPA records. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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All 558 sites in South Carolina

Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.

Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.

Charleston dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to Charleston?

Measured from central Charleston, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is Martin Marietta Charleston Rail CDR (Charleston), about 1.7 miles in a straight line. There are 20 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.

How much does the dump cost in Charleston?

Per the official page we cite: The County lists municipal solid waste at $100 per ton and yard waste at the Bees Ferry Compost Facility at $59 per ton (1 ton maximum). Fees differ by site and change, so check the operator's page or call before you load up.

Where can I take construction debris, tires or electronics near Charleston?

Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 3 C&D landfills, 1 C&D recycler, 4 tire sites, 7 electronics recyclers and 5 household hazardous waste sites. Use the filters above the list.

Should I rent a dumpster instead of going to the dump in Charleston?

If you have more than a couple of pickup loads, a dumpster usually saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads.