Sumter Recycling Center: Hours, Holiday Schedule & Items
Use this Sumter recycling center guide before you load your car. It explains regular hours, closed days, holiday confusion, nine official locations, resident-only rules, accepted items, yard-waste days, e-waste routes, oil rules, plastic bags and special material limits.
County recycling centers are listed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Sumter County lists nine recycling centers across Wedgefield, Sumter, Pinewood and Lynchburg-area locations.
Oil, tires, antifreeze, cooking oil, yard waste, white goods and e-scrap have limits or location-specific rules.
Fast Answer: Sumter Recycling Center Today
Sumter County recycling centers are for Sumter County residents only, including residents inside the City of Sumter limits. The posted county recycling-center hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM, Sunday from 1:30 PM to 7 PM, and closed Tuesday and Thursday.
Use the centers for accepted resident materials such as municipal solid waste, C&D debris, yard debris and recyclables. Commercial, business and private-industry waste is not accepted at county recycling centers.
Screenshot Guide: Official Sumter County Recycling Center Hours, Locations & Accepted Items
This screenshot is placed near the official action section because readers first need to recognize where Sumter County shows recycling-center hours, nine locations, resident-only access and accepted-item guidance.
Image description: This visual helps readers recognize the official Sumter County recycling information page and understand where to confirm today’s hours, nine recycling center locations, Tuesday and Thursday closures, resident-only access, accepted materials, yard-waste days and special e-waste routes. It is a user-help visual reference only, not proof of live open status.
Sumter Recycling Center Overview
Most people searching for a Sumter recycling center need one of four answers: whether the center is open today, which location is closest, what items are accepted, or whether a holiday changes the schedule. This guide separates regular county recycling-center rules from City of Sumter curbside pickup rules.
The key difference is simple: county recycling centers are physical drop-off sites with posted center hours and closed days. City sanitation is curbside pickup for residents inside city limits and has its own holiday policy.
Sumter Recycling Center Hours: Open Today, Closed Days and Sunday Help
Sumter County lists recycling-center hours as Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and closed Tuesday and Thursday.
| User Search Intent | Official Planning Answer | Before You Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter recycling center hours today | Open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7 AM-7 PM; Sunday 1:30 PM-7 PM. | Check whether today is Tuesday, Thursday, a holiday or a storm-update day. |
| Sumter recycling center Tuesday | Closed Tuesday. | Plan for Wednesday or another open day. |
| Sumter recycling center Thursday | Closed Thursday. | Do not load your vehicle for a county center trip on Thursday. |
| Sumter recycling center Sunday | Open Sunday 1:30 PM-7 PM. | Yard waste is accepted on Saturday and Sunday only at recycling centers. |
Holiday Schedule: County Centers vs City Curbside Pickup
For county recycling centers, the official regular schedule is the most important starting point: open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, closed Tuesday and Thursday. Do not invent a holiday opening rule for county drop-off centers; verify County notices for holiday, weather or storm changes before making a special trip.
City of Sumter sanitation is different. The City sanitation page says residential trash and recycling pickup usually runs on all holidays except Christmas Day, and that holiday make-up days or weather changes should be checked on the City page. That rule is for city curbside pickup, not county recycling-center drop-off.
| Service | Holiday / Closed-Day Rule | What Residents Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County recycling centers | Regular hours list Tuesday and Thursday closures; holiday/storm changes should be verified with the County. | Check County page before visiting on holiday weeks. |
| City of Sumter curbside pickup | City page says pickup runs on all holidays except Christmas Day. | Check City page for Christmas make-up and weather updates. |
| E-waste first-Saturday event | City e-waste page lists first Saturday at 1289 North Main Street from 8 AM-noon. | Use e-waste page, not normal center hours, for electronics. |
Sumter County Recycling Center Locations and Map Links
Sumter County lists nine recycling centers strategically located across the county. Use the nearest location for normal resident drop-off, but use the special-item sections below for cooking oil, antifreeze, oil/gas mixture, yard waste and e-scrap.
| Official Location | Map Button | Practical Note |
|---|---|---|
| 4620 Cane Savannah Rd., Wedgefield | Map Cane Savannah | Cooking oil is listed as available at this center. |
| 1135 Rainaire Blvd., Sumter | Map Rainaire | Cooking oil is listed as available at this center. |
| 3995 Pinewood Rd., Sumter | Map Pinewood | Use for regular resident recycling when closest. |
| 815 Bethel Church Rd., Sumter | Map Bethel Church | Oil/gas mixture and cooking oil rules point to this center. |
| 2860 Queen Chapel Rd., Sumter | Map Queen Chapel | Use for regular resident recycling when closest. |
| 60 Alligator Branch Rd. | Map Alligator Branch | Antifreeze is listed as available only at Alligator Branch Road. |
| 3665 Spencer Rd., Sumter | Map Spencer | Use for regular resident recycling when closest. |
| 1980 Stamey Livestock Rd., Sumter | Map Stamey Livestock | Cooking oil is listed as available at this center. |
| 800 Pleasant Grove Road, Lynchburg | Map Pleasant Grove | Helpful for Lynchburg-area residents. |
Accepted Items at Sumter Recycling Centers
The Sumter County recycling guide lists common recyclable materials and preparation rules. Rinse containers where needed, flatten cardboard, remove non-paper packaging from boxes and do not place plastic bags in recycling.
Items Not Accepted or Restricted
Not every recyclable-looking item belongs in Sumter County recycling. The county guide excludes plastic bags from plastic bottle recycling, greasy pizza boxes from cardboard, household alkaline batteries from lead-acid battery recycling, aerosol cans from steel cans, and ceramic/window glass/drinking glasses/mirrors from glass recycling.
| Problem Item | Why It Is a Problem | Better Action |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic bags | Sumter County FAQ says plastic bags are not accepted for recycling. | Use grocery-store bag bins where available. |
| Greasy pizza boxes | Pizza boxes with heavy grease or cheese residue are not accepted. | Keep food-soiled cardboard out of recycling. |
| Aerosol cans | Aerosol cans are not accepted as steel-can recycling. | Use proper disposal guidance instead of can recycling. |
| Ceramic, mirrors, window glass, drinking glasses | These are not accepted with glass bottles and jars. | Do not put them into the glass recycling stream. |
| Household alkaline batteries | County FAQ says common non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can be thrown away. | Do not bring them as lead-acid battery recycling. |
Special Items: Tires, Oil, Antifreeze, Cooking Oil and White Goods
Special items are where most Sumter recycling trips go wrong. Tires, oils, antifreeze, cooking oil, yard waste, white goods and e-scrap have limits or location-specific rules. Ask the attendant on duty if you are not sure where an item belongs.
| Special Item | Official Rule Signal | Practical Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle and light truck tires | Limit 5 tires per visit; no large truck or tractor tires at recycling centers. | Do not bring oversized commercial tires. |
| Used motor oil, filters and bottles | Residential DIY oil; five-gallon limit per visit; do not mix with antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, paint thinner, refrigeration oil or water. | Keep oil sealed and ask attendant for instructions. |
| Oil/gas mixture | Five-gallon limit; available only at Bethel Church Road Recycling Center. | Do not mix with other solvents. |
| Antifreeze | Residents only; available only at Alligator Branch Road Recycling Center. | Keep separate from other liquids. |
| Cooking oil | Vegetable-based liquid cooking oil only; available at Rainaire, Bethel Church, Stamey Livestock and Cane Savannah centers. | Do not mix solids, grease, chemicals or other liquids. |
| Appliances / scrap metal / white goods | Appliances with metal parts are listed; remove doors and food from refrigerators and freezers. | Prepare appliances safely before visiting. |
E-Waste: Computers, TVs and Items With a Plug
E-scrap is not a normal nine-center drop-off item. The Sumter County recycling guide says computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, fax/DVD/DVR machines, scanners, stereos, power tools and other small items with a plug are accepted only at the Sumter County Landfill E-Scrap Collection site.
The City of Sumter e-waste page also lists first-Saturday drop-off at 1289 North Main Street from 8 AM to noon. If you miss that first-Saturday option, the page says e-waste may also be taken to the e-waste collection facility at the Sumter County Landfill, Monday-Saturday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Yard Waste: Saturday and Sunday at Centers, Landfill Monday-Saturday
Sumter County’s recycling guide says yard waste means limbs, leaves and grass clippings from residents only. It is accepted only on Saturday and Sunday at recycling centers, while the C&D Landfill accepts yard waste Monday-Saturday.
Do not mix trash or recyclables into yard waste. Mixed yard waste can slow the site, cause rejection or send reusable material to the wrong stream.
Who Can Use Sumter County Recycling Centers?
Sumter County recycling centers are open to Sumter County residents only. The FAQ says residents inside the city limits of Sumter can also use the county recycling centers, but commercial or business entities are not allowed.
How to Prepare Before Visiting a Sumter Recycling Center
- Check today’s open/closed status. Regular county hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7 AM-7 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM-7 PM, closed Tuesday and Thursday.
- Pick the right location. Use the nine-location table and special-item notes before driving.
- Rinse and sort containers. Rinse cans, bottles and jars. Labels do not need to be removed.
- Flatten cardboard. Remove Styrofoam and non-paper packaging. Keep greasy pizza boxes out.
- Remove plastic bags. Sumter County does not accept plastic bags for recycling.
- Handle liquids carefully. Keep motor oil, oil/gas mixture, antifreeze and cooking oil separate and sealed.
- Use the landfill e-scrap route for electronics. Do not take TVs, monitors, laptops or plug-in electronics to ordinary recycling containers.
Sumter Recycling Center Map
The map below uses a broad Sumter County recycling-center search because the county has nine official centers, not one single drop-off site. Use the official county list and the address buttons above to confirm your nearest center.
Independent guide note: Recycling-Centre.org is not the official Sumter County, City of Sumter or landfill website. Hours, holiday closures, storm updates, resident rules, accepted items, special-item locations and landfill e-scrap rules can change. Always verify with the official county or city page before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sumter Recycling Center
What are Sumter recycling center hours?
Sumter County recycling centers are listed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM, Sunday from 1:30 PM to 7 PM, and closed Tuesday and Thursday.
Are Sumter recycling centers open on Tuesday or Thursday?
No. The official county schedule says recycling centers are closed Tuesday and Thursday.
How many Sumter County recycling centers are there?
Sumter County lists nine recycling centers, including Cane Savannah, Rainaire, Pinewood, Bethel Church, Queen Chapel, Alligator Branch, Spencer, Stamey Livestock and Pleasant Grove/Lynchburg locations.
Who can use Sumter County recycling centers?
They are for Sumter County residents only. The county FAQ says residents inside the City of Sumter limits can use them, but commercial or business entities are not allowed.
Does Sumter County accept plastic bags for recycling?
No. The county FAQ says plastic bags are not accepted for recycling. Grocery-store bag recycling bins may be an alternative.
What items are accepted at Sumter recycling centers?
Accepted materials include aluminum, steel cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and jugs, cardboard, athletic shoes, lead-acid batteries, cell phones, tires, used motor oil, cooking oil, yard waste, white goods and other listed items with rules and limits.
When is yard waste accepted at Sumter recycling centers?
Yard waste is accepted only Saturday and Sunday at recycling centers. The C&D Landfill accepts yard waste Monday-Saturday.
Where can I recycle electronics in Sumter?
E-scrap is accepted only at the Sumter County Landfill E-Scrap Collection site. The City e-waste page also lists first-Saturday drop-off at 1289 North Main Street from 8 AM to noon.
Where can I take antifreeze in Sumter County?
The county recycling guide lists antifreeze as available only at Alligator Branch Road Recycling Center. It should not be mixed with other solvents.
Where can I take oil/gas mixture?
Oil/gas mixture is listed as available only at Bethel Church Road Recycling Center, with a five-gallon limit per visit and no other solvents mixed in.
Final Local Summary
For Sumter recycling-center drop-off, start with the official county schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7 AM-7 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM-7 PM, closed Tuesday and Thursday. The centers are for Sumter County residents only and are not for commercial or business waste.
Bring clean, sorted accepted materials. Use Saturday/Sunday for yard waste at recycling centers, the landfill e-scrap route for electronics, Bethel Church Road for oil/gas mixture, Alligator Branch for antifreeze, and only the listed centers for cooking oil. Do not place plastic bags, greasy pizza boxes, household alkaline batteries, ceramic glass or mixed liquids into the wrong recycling stream.