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Columbia, SC · official rules checked October 27, 2026

Dumps, landfills & transfer stations near Columbia, SC

33 landfills and transfer stations and 16 recycling and special-waste drop-offs within 20 miles of Columbia, from EPA records, plus the official local rules on hours, resident ID and fees.

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Official drop-off rules in Columbia

Self-haul: Richland County C&D Landfill

Richland County's Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill, 1070 Caughman Road North, Columbia (803-576-2390). Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm, Saturday 7am-12:30pm.

Drop-off is free for County residents with proof of residency (primary residence only, up to four visits a month). Commercial customers need an account or card payment, an annual application, a current Richland County business license, and pay a per-ton tipping fee.

The County does not publish the commercial rate online; call 803-576-2390.

Sources: Richland County: Drop-Off Centers. Checked October 27, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.

Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Columbia?

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: Drop-off is free for County residents with proof of residency (primary residence only, up to four visits a month).
  • 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 Columbia

Sorted by straight-line distance from central Columbia. 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 (33)

Construction debris recycling (1)

Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (4)

Scrap metal & yard waste (11)

Map: dumps and drop-offs near Columbia


Interactive map of 49 sites

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

What to do with special items

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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.

Columbia dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to Columbia?

Measured from central Columbia, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is Carolina Concrete & Asphalt CDR - HMH Contractors (Columbia), about 7.1 miles in a straight line. There are 33 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.

How much does the dump cost in Columbia?

Per the official page we cite: Drop-off is free for County residents with proof of residency (primary residence only, up to four visits a month). 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 Columbia?

Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 9 C&D landfills, 1 C&D recycler, 1 tire site, 5 electronics recyclers and 0 household hazardous waste sites. Use the filters above the list.

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

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.