Lexington County Collection and Recycling Center at Sandhills in West Columbia

Lexington County Collection and Recycling Center at Sandhills in West Columbia is a recycling center in West Columbia, SC. It serves Lexington County residents who bring material from their primary residence to the facility. The center accepts specific items including aluminum beverage cans, automotive and small equipment lead acid rechargeable batteries, antifreeze, and automotive fluids, while explicitly excluding steel cans, aerosol cans, single use household batteries, and brake fluid. Business waste is not accepted at this location and must be taken to the Edmund Landfill in Lexington, SC. Residents from other counties are directed to take their materials to their own county facilities. Code Enforcement Officers may be onsite to verify residency by scanning license plates or checking driver's licenses.

The facility operates on a schedule that includes Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It remains closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Unscheduled closings due to severe weather or emergency situations are communicated through the County of Lexington Facebook page, the official website, or by calling the Solid Waste Management Administrative office. Antifreeze must be poured into a labeled container under the carport cover using a provided funnel, while automotive fluids go into a large rectangular container in the same area. Aluminum cans must be empty and rinsed, and plastic bags must be placed in dedicated bins rather than standard recycling bins.

The center holds a rating of 3.90 based on 55 reviews and maintains a steady record of repeat and referred customers. It is located on Charleston Hwy in West Columbia, SC.

Services:

• Drop-off Opportunities
• Property Mapping & Data Services
• Public Hearings
• Recycling Collection