Sort Your Simpsonville Load Before You Reach Hipps Road
The Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center is Greenville County’s staffed residential drop-off facility at 517 Hipps Road for residents in the Simpsonville, Mauldin and Fountain Inn area.
The center handles far more than basic cans and cardboard, but it is not a contractor dump or unrestricted landfill. Proof of Greenville County residence is required, residential-center loads are capped at three cubic yards per vehicle per day, and special rules apply to electronics, oil, tires, batteries, appliances, food scraps, yard debris and hazardous materials.
Quick answer: what should you know before visiting?
Go to 517 Hipps Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680 Tuesday through Saturday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The staffed center is normally closed Sunday and Monday.
Bring proof that you are a Greenville County resident. Keep the load residential and below three cubic yards per vehicle per day. Business, commercial-hauler and normal construction/debris loads should use the appropriate Greenville County landfill or private disposal route instead.
On this page
- Center overview
- Hours
- 2026 holiday closures
- Proof of residence
- 3-cubic-yard limit
- Fees & payment questions
- Choose the right Simpsonville facility
- Accepted materials
- Paper, cans & plastics
- Glass rule
- Electronics & TVs
- Motor oil & filters
- Batteries
- Light bulbs
- Appliances
- Tires
- Yard debris
- Food scraps
- Cooking oil
- Paint
- Hazardous waste
- Construction debris
- Business/commercial loads
- City vs County services
- Wrong-route decision table
- Step-by-step visit
- Before-you-go checklist
- Troubleshooting
- Map
- Related guides
- Official sources
- FAQs
Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center Overview
The Hipps Road center is one of Greenville County’s staffed Residential Waste and Recycling Centers. Greenville County identifies it as the staffed center serving the Simpsonville, Mauldin and Fountain Inn area.
It is different from an unstaffed recycling box, City of Simpsonville Public Works, a private waste hauler and Twin Chimneys Landfill. Choosing the correct route matters because each location accepts different materials.
Staffed center
An attendant can direct special items such as electronics, bulbs, batteries, tires, oil and appliances.
Residential only
The County describes staffed residential centers as household self-disposal facilities, not business disposal sites.
Broader than a drop box
Hipps Road accepts material categories that basic unstaffed recycling boxes do not handle.
Simpsonville Recycling Center Hours
| Day | Regular status | Planning tip |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Good weekday option for larger sorted loads. |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Check County alerts before a special-material trip. |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Arrive early for electronics, tires or several streams. |
| Friday | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Avoid waiting until the final minutes. |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Potentially busier; sort everything before arrival. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use another day or an eligible unstaffed site for basic recyclables. |
| Monday | Closed | Normal staffed service resumes Tuesday. |
Remaining 2026 Greenville County Solid Waste Holiday Closures
Greenville County publishes a separate Solid Waste Division holiday schedule. For the remainder of 2026, these dates matter for Hipps Road.
| Date | Residential Center status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2026 | Closed for Thanksgiving | Choose another Tuesday–Saturday opening. |
| December 24, 2026 | Closes at 12:00 noon | Go early; avoid a complicated multi-stream load late that morning. |
| December 25, 2026 | Closed for Christmas | Use another normal operating day. |
Earlier 2026 center closures included New Year’s Day and Independence Day.
Proof of Greenville County Residence Is Required
Greenville County states that proof of residence is required for admission to staffed Solid Waste Division facilities.
The County page does not publish a single exhaustive list of acceptable documents. A current government photo ID showing your Greenville County address is the simplest option. If your ID address is outdated, bring additional current residency documentation and call first if you are uncertain.
Three Cubic Yards per Vehicle per Day: What the Limit Means
Greenville County limits Residential Waste and Recycling Center disposal to three cubic yards per vehicle per day. The County disposal page also describes the limit as three cubic yards per person per day.
Do not split a commercial cleanout across several vehicles simply to avoid the rule. The residential-only requirement still applies.
Small household cleanout
Sort the load and keep its total daily volume within the center’s limit.
Large trailer
Call first if a trailer load may exceed three cubic yards.
Whole-property cleanout
Large projects may require Twin Chimneys, a private hauler or another appropriate facility.
Does the Simpsonville Residential Center Charge a Fee?
Greenville County’s staffed-center page does not publish a general entrance or routine residential drop-off fee for Hipps Road. Food-scrap drop-off is specifically listed as free for Greenville County residents.
That does not mean every disposal route is free. Twin Chimneys has separate residential and commercial disposal rates, especially for construction/demolition and larger loads.
Which Simpsonville Waste or Recycling Location Should You Use?
| Your need | Best starting route | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed household waste + special recycling | 517 Hipps Rd. | Staffed residential County center. |
| Basic paper, cans, cardboard, plastic bottles/jugs | Hipps Road or eligible unstaffed drop-off | A staffed site may be unnecessary for simple recyclables. |
| Residential electronics | Hipps Road or City Public Works | Both offer applicable local e-scrap options. |
| Commercial/business waste | Twin Chimneys / commercial disposal route | Staffed residential centers do not accept business loads. |
| Construction/demolition debris | Twin Chimneys or private C&D route | Current staffed-center rules say no construction debris. |
| City trash/cart question | Simpsonville Public Works | City curbside service is separate from County center operations. |
Accepted Materials at Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center
Greenville County’s current recycling pages list a broad range of material streams at staffed Residential Waste and Recycling Centers. Simpsonville is one of the staffed sites that accepts residential e-waste.
Aluminum
Beverage cans, scrap aluminum and clean pie plates. Rinse and flatten when practical.
Steel cans
Steel food cans and aerosol cans. Rinse first; paint cans, hangers and cooking pots are excluded from this can-recycling category.
Cardboard
Corrugated and other accepted cardboard boxes. Flatten before arrival; wax-coated cardboard is excluded.
Paper
Accepted mixed paper should not be tied in bundles or bagged in plastic.
Plastic bottles & jugs
The County’s current item guide specifies #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs with a neck. Rinse and flatten.
Food/beverage cartons
Milk, juice, soup, broth and cream cartons are included in County recycling guidance.
Scrap metal & appliances
All-metal appliances and scrap metal use designated staffed-center recycling areas.
Automotive fluids
Used motor oil and related accepted petroleum products have a separate collection route.
Lead-acid batteries
Automotive, marine and lawn-mower lead-acid batteries go in the designated container.
Electronics
Intact residential TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, phones and listed accessories.
Light bulbs
The County’s current item page states that all light-bulb types are accepted; ask the attendant where to place them.
Passenger tires
Passenger-vehicle tires use the staffed-center tire route; larger commercial/specialty tires go to Twin Chimneys.
Yard debris
Leaves, grass clippings and qualifying limbs are accepted within the daily volume and size limits.
Cooking oil
Cooking oil can be poured into the designated onsite drum; ask the attendant for placement.
Food scraps
Simpsonville is an official Greenville County food-waste drop-off location.
Paper, Cardboard, Cans and Plastics: Preparation Rules
| Material | Prepare it this way | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | Flatten boxes. | Wax-coated cardboard and boxes filled with trash. |
| Paper | Keep loose. | Plastic bags, tied bundles, wax paper and heavily food-contaminated paper. |
| Aluminum | Rinse cans and clean foil/pie plates. | Food or liquid contamination. |
| Steel cans | Rinse. | Paint cans, hangers and cooking pots in this stream. |
| #1/#2 bottles & jugs | Rinse and flatten. | Plastic grocery bags, diapers, flowerpots, IV bags and medical tubing. |
Can You Recycle Glass at Greenville County Drop-Off Sites?
Do not assume glass belongs in the recycling container. Greenville County stopped accepting glass as a recyclable product in 2016, and glass is absent from the County’s current core recycling-location acceptance list.
Electronics, TVs, Computers and Monitors
Greenville County accepts residential e-waste at Simpsonville. The County lists cell phones, computers and accessories, printing devices, TVs, monitors, laptops, telephones, PDAs and GPS units.
The key restriction is condition: no dismantled electronics at the residential center. The County’s e-waste page says dismantled electronics and TVs with broken cathode-ray tubes must go to Twin Chimneys instead.
Intact residential device
Use the designated e-waste trailer/container and follow attendant directions.
Dismantled electronics
Do not bring loose internal components as a normal Simpsonville e-waste load.
Broken CRT television
Call first; Greenville County directs broken CRT/dismantled units to Twin Chimneys.
Used Motor Oil, Filters and Automotive Petroleum Products
Greenville County accepts used motor oil, filters, bottles and related automotive petroleum products at staffed Residential Waste and Recycling Centers.
The current item guide gives a five-gallon limit. Keep used oil in a secure container and do not mix it with gasoline, coolant, water, brake cleaner or unknown chemicals.
Lead-Acid and Household Batteries
The County’s primary item guide specifically lists lead-acid automotive, marine and lawn-mower batteries at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers. Place them only in the provided container.
Greenville County’s hard-to-recycle guidance also lists household batteries among materials routed through Residential Waste and Recycling Centers/Twin Chimneys. Because battery chemistry matters, show loose or unusual batteries to the attendant rather than dropping them into a general recycling bin.
Light Bulbs: Ask the Attendant Before Unloading
Greenville County’s current recycling guide states that all light-bulb types are accepted at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers and directs residents to see the attendant for placement.
Keep bulbs intact during transport. Do not toss them into a glass, metal or general mixed-recycling container.
Appliances and White Goods
Greenville County accepts all-metal appliances, often called white goods, at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers and Twin Chimneys.
This category can include refrigerators, ranges, freezers, dishwashers, washers, dryers, water heaters and similar metal appliances. Ask the attendant where refrigerant-containing appliances should be unloaded.
Passenger Tires vs. Truck, Racing and Tractor Tires
Passenger-vehicle tires are accepted through Greenville County’s Residential Waste and Recycling Center program.
Commercial truck tires, racing tires and tractor tires must go to Twin Chimneys Landfill rather than the normal Hipps Road passenger-tire route.
If you have several tires, rims attached, an oversized tire or a tire from commercial equipment, call Greenville County Solid Waste at 864-243-9672 before loading.
Yard Debris: Volume and Branch-Size Limits
Leaves, grass clippings, tree limbs and other listed yard debris are accepted at staffed centers.
Greenville County specifies that branches must be no more than 6 feet long and no more than 6 inches in diameter. Yard debris at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers remains subject to the three-cubic-yard daily limit.
Typical accepted yard debris
Leaves, grass clippings and qualifying tree/branch trimmings.
Call first
Stumps, oversized limbs, land-clearing debris or contractor-generated landscaping loads.
Food Waste Drop-Off at Hipps Road
Greenville County lists the Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center as an official food-scrap drop-off location. County residents can use the food-waste drop-off program without a fee.
Food scraps are processed into compost at the Twin Chimneys compost operation.
| Food-waste question | County answer |
|---|---|
| Coffee grounds? | Yes, when free of other trash. |
| Tea bags? | Yes, when free of other trash. |
| Packaging? | Remove it unless the packaging specifically states that it is certified compostable. |
| Drop-off fee? | No fee for Greenville County residents. |
Cooking Oil Recycling
Used cooking oil is accepted at Greenville County Residential Waste and Recycling Centers. It does not need to remain in its original container because the County allows residents to pour it into the designated onsite drum.
Transport it in a sealed container and ask the attendant before pouring.
Paint: Liquid Paint Is Not a Normal Recycling Load
Greenville County’s recycling brochure says paint must be solidified before disposal, using material such as cat litter, oil dry or sand.
The County separately states that hazardous and liquid wastes are not accepted at Residential Waste and Recycling Facilities. Therefore, do not arrive with open cans of liquid or leaking paint and assume they can be unloaded.
Household Hazardous and Liquid Waste
Greenville County says Residential Waste and Recycling Facilities do not accept hazardous waste or liquid waste as a general disposal category.
Some specifically managed materials—such as motor oil, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries and small amounts of certain automotive fluids—have separate recycling routes. That does not make the center a general household-hazardous-waste facility.
Pesticides / chemicals
Call for the appropriate hazardous-material route.
Gasoline / unknown fuel
Do not mix with used motor oil or leave at a normal recycling container.
Unknown liquid
Keep the original label when possible and ask Greenville County before moving it.
Construction and Demolition Debris: Do Not Use Hipps Road as a Contractor Dump
The County’s current Residential Waste and Recycling Center page states that these locations are for residential waste only and says no construction debris.
Shingles must go to Twin Chimneys Landfill. Other construction and demolition debris should also be checked against the County’s landfill/disposal rules before hauling.
| Material | Best starting route |
|---|---|
| Roof shingles | Twin Chimneys Landfill. |
| Drywall / sheetrock | Check Twin Chimneys C&D disposal rules. |
| Concrete / brick / block | C&D/aggregate recycler or appropriate landfill route. |
| Lumber / remodel debris | Twin Chimneys or other appropriate construction-debris facility. |
| Contractor job debris | Commercial disposal route, not the residential center. |
Businesses and Commercial Haulers Must Use Another Route
Greenville County says commercial haulers disposing at a County facility must use Twin Chimneys Landfill. The staffed residential centers are not business waste-transfer stations.
This matters even when the material looks household-like. Scrap from a paid cleanout, contracting business, commercial renovation or business operation may require the commercial disposal route.
City of Simpsonville vs. Greenville County: Do Not Mix the Rules
The Hipps Road center is a Greenville County facility. City of Simpsonville Public Works has separate services at 110 Woodside Park Drive and separate rules for curbside garbage, bulk items and electronic scrap.
| Need | Contact / location | Important difference |
|---|---|---|
| County staffed residential drop-off | 517 Hipps Rd. | County proof, volume and acceptance rules apply. |
| City curbside garbage/cart | Simpsonville Public Works · 864-967-9531 | City collection service, not County center operation. |
| City e-scrap | 110 Woodside Park Drive | City accepts qualifying electronic scrap during its stated Public Works drop-off hours. |
| Simple recycling drop box | Simpsonville Woodside Park / County-listed drop-off | Fewer material categories than a staffed center. |
Wrong-Route Decision Guide: Where Should the Load Go Instead?
| Your item/load | Use Hipps Road? | Better action |
|---|---|---|
| Normal residential household waste under limit | Generally yes | Bring proof of residence and sort recyclable/special streams. |
| Commercial/business waste | No | Use Twin Chimneys/commercial disposal route. |
| Construction debris | No under current center rules | Check Twin Chimneys or private C&D disposal. |
| More than 3 cubic yards | No | Use appropriate larger-load disposal route. |
| Dismantled electronics / broken CRT tube | No normal e-waste route | Use Twin Chimneys e-waste guidance. |
| Truck/racing/tractor tires | No normal passenger-tire route | Twin Chimneys Landfill. |
| Hazardous/unknown chemical | No | Call Solid Waste/HHW guidance before transporting. |
| Basic cans/paper/cardboard/plastic bottles only | Yes, but not always necessary | An eligible unstaffed County recycling drop-off may be more convenient. |
How to Use the Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center
Confirm that your load is residential
Do not use the facility for business or paid contractor waste.
Stay under three cubic yards
Estimate the total daily load before leaving home.
Bring proof of residence
Staffed Greenville County facilities require residency verification.
Sort before driving
Separate cardboard, paper, cans, plastics, scrap metal, oil, batteries, bulbs, tires, electronics, food scraps and yard debris.
Check the day and holiday schedule
Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 7 AM–6 PM, but official closures override the weekly schedule.
Ask before unloading special items
Bulbs, batteries, cooking oil, electronics, tires, appliances and liquids have dedicated placement rules.
Keep prohibited material in the vehicle
If an attendant redirects an item, do not leave it outside a container or gate.
Complete Before-You-Go Checklist
Troubleshooting a Load Before It Gets Rejected
Too much material
Do not argue over the volume limit. Use the appropriate larger-load disposal route.
Broken television
Call before driving if a CRT is broken, exposed or dismantled.
Unknown liquid
Do not pour, mix or transfer it at the site unless County guidance specifically allows it.
Large branch
Measure it. County rules cap tree limbs at six feet long and six inches in diameter.
Outdated ID address
Bring current supporting residence documentation and verify before making a special trip.
Not sure whether City or County handles it
Call Greenville County Solid Waste or Simpsonville Public Works before loading.
Call script: “I’m a Greenville County resident and I want to use the Simpsonville center at 517 Hipps Road. I have approximately [amount] of [material]. Is it accepted at Hipps Road today, does it need special preparation, and where should I unload it?”
Map to Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center
The staffed Greenville County center is located at 517 Hipps Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
Official Sources Used to Verify This Simpsonville Guide
Primary source for Hipps Road address, hours, residence proof, residential-only rule and three-cubic-yard limit.
Open official center pageCurrent item-by-item guidance for aluminum, appliances, oil, batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, e-waste, cartons, bulbs, paper, plastics, cans, tires and yard debris.
Open accepted-material guideOfficial distinction between residential centers, commercial disposal, construction waste and hazardous/liquid waste.
Open disposal guidanceRules for intact residential e-waste and the Twin Chimneys route for dismantled devices or broken CRT units.
Open e-waste rulesConfirms Simpsonville as a food-scrap drop-off site and explains packaging and composting rules.
Open food-waste programOfficial 2026 Solid Waste Division closures and Christmas Eve early closing.
Open holiday scheduleCity-specific electronics, rechargeable battery and Public Works alternatives.
Open City recycling alternativesClarifies City curbside/bulk service, construction-material exclusions and electronic-waste alternatives.
Open City policyFrequently Asked Questions About Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center
Where is the Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center?
It is at 517 Hipps Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680.
What are Simpsonville Recycling Center hours?
Greenville County lists the center open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Is it open Sunday or Monday?
No. The regular staffed-center schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.
Do I need proof of residence?
Yes. Greenville County requires proof of residence for admission to staffed Solid Waste Division facilities.
How much waste can I bring?
The residential-center limit is three cubic yards per vehicle per day.
Can businesses use the Simpsonville center?
No. Greenville County states that Residential Waste and Recycling Centers are for residential waste. Commercial haulers must use Twin Chimneys or the applicable commercial route.
Can I bring construction debris?
The current Greenville County Residential Waste and Recycling Center page says no construction debris. Shingles must go to Twin Chimneys Landfill, and other construction materials should be checked against County landfill or C&D rules.
Can I recycle cardboard?
Yes. Flatten cardboard before drop-off. Wax-coated cardboard is excluded from the County’s cardboard recycling category.
What plastic is accepted?
The County’s current item page lists #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs with a neck. Rinse and flatten them. Plastic grocery bags, diapers, flowerpots, IV bags and medical tubing are excluded.
Does Greenville County recycle glass at Hipps Road?
Glass is not included in the County’s current core recycling list, and Greenville County previously discontinued glass recycling. Do not place glass in recycling containers unless County staff confirms a current program change.
Can I bring a television?
Yes, intact residential TVs are part of Greenville County’s e-waste program at Simpsonville. Dismantled electronics or TVs with broken CRT tubes require the Twin Chimneys route.
Can I bring computers and phones?
Yes. Residential computers, laptops, phones, monitors, printers and other listed intact electronics are accepted. Remove personal data first.
Can I take used motor oil there?
Yes. Greenville County accepts used motor oil and related automotive petroleum products at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers and lists a five-gallon limit.
Does the center take car batteries?
Yes. Lead-acid automotive, marine and lawn-mower batteries are accepted in the designated collection container.
Can I bring light bulbs?
Yes. Greenville County’s current guide says all light-bulb types are accepted at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers. Ask the attendant where to place them.
Can I bring appliances?
Yes. The County lists all-metal appliances or white goods at Residential Waste and Recycling Centers. Follow attendant directions for placement.
Can I bring tires?
Passenger-vehicle tires are accepted through the residential-center program. Commercial truck, racing and tractor tires should be taken to Twin Chimneys Landfill.
Can I bring yard waste?
Yes. Leaves, grass clippings and qualifying limbs are accepted. Tree limbs may not exceed six feet in length or six inches in diameter, and the center’s three-cubic-yard daily limit applies.
Can I bring food scraps?
Yes. Simpsonville is an official Greenville County food-waste drop-off location. Remove normal packaging unless it is specifically certified compostable.
Is food-waste drop-off free?
Yes. Greenville County says residents may use its food-waste drop-off locations free of charge.
Can I recycle cooking oil?
Yes. Used cooking oil is accepted at staffed centers and can be poured into the designated onsite drum after checking with the attendant.
Can I bring paint?
County guidance says paint must be solidified before disposal. Hazardous and liquid waste is not accepted as a normal Residential Waste and Recycling Center load, so call first for questionable paint.
Can I bring hazardous chemicals?
No as a normal drop-off load. Greenville County says hazardous and liquid waste is not accepted at Residential Waste and Recycling Facilities. Call Solid Waste at 864-243-9672 for guidance.
Is Woodside Park the same as the Hipps Road center?
No. The 517 Hipps Road location is a staffed County Residential Waste and Recycling Center. Woodside Park is associated with separate City and County drop-off options and has different service rules.
What is the Greenville County Solid Waste phone number?
The County lists 864-243-9672 for Solid Waste information.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Greenville County website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Verify current hours, closures, accepted items and special-load restrictions with Greenville County before visiting.