Recyclable Items | Solid Waste Division

Almost everything can be recycled ... If you are willing to make the effort. However, you are probably looking for the list of items that can be recycled in Greenville County recycling dropoff containers and most municipal curbside collection recycling bins. These include:

Mixed paper and cardboard, which accounts for approximately 40 percent of the wastes generated
Glass containers, which account for approximately 3 percent of the wastes generated
Plastic containers (bottles and jugs), which account for approximately 6 percent of the wastes generated
Aluminum, steel, and bimetal cans, which account for approximately 4 percent of the wastes generated.
For detailed information on the specific recyclables that are included in each program, please see the municipal recycling chart.

An extended list of materials are accepted for recycling at Greenville County's convenience centers. This list includes:

oil
oil filters
oil bottles (empty)
car batteries
rechargeable batteries (cd-ni, cd-metal hydride, etc)
appliances/white goods, which accounts for approximately 6 percent of the wastes generated
tires
cardboard boxes
yard debris; accounts for approximately 20% of waste generated
latex paint (usable)

Additional Resources

Hard to recycle items
Recyclable commodities
Greenville County Recycling Brochure:
- Front Side
- Back Side

Solid Waste Division