Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
Key FactsOrdinance TextFull BreakdownViolationsFAQSourcesMore in Spartanburg County

Spartanburg County, SC Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

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

Key Facts

Centers
17 staffed recycling convenience centers
Hours
Mon-Sat, 7 AM-7 PM
Eligibility
County residents only
Type
Drop-off, not mandatory curbside
Newly accepted
Clean, empty paper cups

Summary

Spartanburg County's Recycling Department offers 17 staffed Recycling Convenience Centers for county residents, open Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM. Centers accept household trash and recyclables; recycling is drop-off, not mandated curbside. City of Spartanburg handles its own residents' recycling.

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.

Spartanburg County's Recycling Department offers 17 staffed Recycling Convenience Centers for County Residents. All staffed recycling centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM until 7 PM, except Station #16, Wellford, which closes at 4:30 PM.

View official code

Full Breakdown

Spartanburg County runs a drop-off recycling program: the county's Recycling Department offers 17 staffed Recycling Convenience Centers for county residents. All staffed centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM until 7 PM, except Station #16, Wellford, which closes at 4:30 PM, and all accept regular household trash in addition to recyclables. Recycling services are provided to Spartanburg County residents only. Clean and empty paper cups are now accepted in the drop-off program. There is no county mandate to recycle; participation is through the convenience-center network. Residents of the City of Spartanburg and other municipalities recycle under their city programs.

Violations & Fines

Use of the centers is limited to Spartanburg County residents; dumping recyclables or trash outside authorized centers is illegal dumping under S.C. Code 16-11-700.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Spartanburg County offer recycling?
Yes. The county's Recycling Department runs 17 staffed convenience centers for county residents, open Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM, accepting recyclables and household trash.
Is recycling mandatory in the county?
No. There is no county recycling mandate; the program is drop-off at the convenience centers, available to Spartanburg County residents only.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Spartanburg County

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

All Spartanburg County rules

Compare Spartanburg County to another location·View the South Carolina trash & recycling overview

Get notified when Recycling Requirements in Spartanburg County, SC changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.