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Spartanburg County, SC Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Facilities
Wellford Landfill (Class 2 and 3)
Also
Wood chipping/grinding facility
Convenience centers
17 staffed, household + bulky trash
City referral
Bulk/C&D to county, 864-949-0211
Contact
Spartanburg County Solid Waste

Summary

Spartanburg County operates a wood chipping and grinding facility plus a Class Two (C&D) landfill and a Class Three (municipal solid waste) landfill at the Wellford Landfill Facility. Residents can also drop bulky household trash at the 17 staffed convenience centers. The City of Spartanburg refers bulk items here.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Spartanburg County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

operates and maintains a wood chipping and grinding facility, a Class Two (Construction, Demolition, and Land Clearing Debris) Landfill, and a Class Three (Municipal Solid Waste) Landfill at the Wellford Landfill Facility.

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Full Breakdown

For bulky and bulk waste, Spartanburg County operates and maintains a wood chipping and grinding facility, a Class Two (Construction, Demolition, and Land Clearing Debris) Landfill, and a Class Three (Municipal Solid Waste) Landfill at the Wellford Landfill Facility. Residents may also use the county's 17 staffed recycling/collection centers to dispose of household trash and recyclables. The City of Spartanburg does not collect tires, electronic waste, or contractor-generated construction/demolition materials or green waste in its curbside program and directs residents to Spartanburg County Solid Waste (864-949-0211) for proper disposal. Contact county Solid Waste for landfill hours, accepted materials, and any tipping fees.

Violations & Fines

Dumping construction debris, tires, or bulk waste outside authorized county facilities is illegal dumping under S.C. Code 16-11-700 and county litter control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I take bulky trash or construction debris?
To Spartanburg County's Wellford Landfill Facility (Class Two C&D and Class Three MSW landfills) or the county's 17 staffed convenience centers. The City refers residents to county Solid Waste at 864-949-0211.
Does the City of Spartanburg pick up tires or C&D waste?
No. The city does not collect tires, electronic waste, or contractor construction/demolition materials or green waste; those go to Spartanburg County Solid Waste.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Spartanburg County

Collection ScheduleSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingSome RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Exotic PetsHeavy Restrictions

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