What does the dump cost in Charleston County? (2026 fees)
Charleston County's self-haul landfill rates, the eight resident convenience centers, and the loads the county won't accept — so you know before you drive out to Bees Ferry.
What Charleston County charges to dump
Charleston County's public landfill is Bees Ferry Landfill, 1344 Bees Ferry Road, (843) 571-0929. Self-haul is billed by weight:
- Household (municipal solid) waste: $100 per ton.
- Tires: $150 per ton.
- Yard waste: $59 per ton, with a one-ton maximum.
Bees Ferry's posted weekday opening is early morning; the county lists 7 a.m. while at least one locator shows 8 a.m., so call ahead to confirm before you drive out. Self-hauled mattresses, furniture, and appliances are most likely billed as household waste at $100 per ton rather than itemized separately, but that isn't published as a line item, so confirm at the scale.
The catch: the landfill won't take contractor debris
Charleston County states that Bees Ferry does not accept construction and demolition (C&D) debris from private or commercial haulers. Renovation, remodeling, and jobsite debris has to go to a permitted C&D facility instead. That single rule is why whole-house cleanouts, renovation loads, and tenant turnovers usually can't just be run to the county landfill.
The eight resident convenience centers
Charleston County runs eight staffed convenience centers for residents. Under rules effective November 1, 2024, they are residents-only: you need a government photo ID showing a county address. There is no per-visit drop fee — the centers are funded by the annual solid-waste user fee, not by charging at the gate. Most are open Monday through Saturday, roughly 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Materials are separated by zone:
- Zone 2 — bulky household items: furniture, mattresses, drywall, carpet, wood.
- Zone 3 — scrap metal & appliances, including refrigerators.
- Zone 4 — tires.
- Zone 6 — yard debris.
- Zone 9 — electronics: TVs, printers, monitors, computers.
Bringing a trailer, box truck, or van? Large vehicles need an appointment — call 843-720-7111.
The annual fee that funds it
The county's solid-waste user fee is $99 per year for single-family homes, $70 per unit for multi-family, and $172 per cubic yard for commercial. Resident access to the convenience centers is built on that annual fee — which is also why the centers are gated to residents with ID and sized for household loads, not contractor or commercial volumes.
Sources
- Charleston County Environmental Management — Landfill & Garbage (Bees Ferry fees)
- Charleston County Environmental Management — Recycling & Convenience Centers
Frequently asked questions
How much does the dump cost in Charleston County?
At the county's Bees Ferry Landfill, self-haul rates are $100 per ton for household (municipal solid) waste, $150 per ton for tires, and $59 per ton for yard waste (one-ton maximum). Charleston County's eight staffed convenience centers charge no per-visit drop fee for residents — they're funded by the annual solid-waste user fee ($99/year for single-family homes). Verify current rates with the facility before you haul.
Does Bees Ferry Landfill take construction debris?
No. Charleston County states Bees Ferry does not accept construction and demolition (C&D) debris from private or commercial haulers. Renovation and contractor debris has to go to a permitted C&D facility, which is why whole-house and renovation loads typically become a paid haul.
Do I have to pay to use a Charleston County convenience center?
There's no per-visit drop fee, but the eight convenience centers are for county residents only — you need a government photo ID showing a county address, under rules effective November 1, 2024. They're funded by the annual solid-waste user fee, not by per-visit charges.
Do I need an appointment to bring a trailer or box truck?
Yes. Charleston County asks that large vehicles — trailers, box trucks, and vans — call 843-720-7111 for an appointment. Standard resident drop-offs at convenience centers don't need one.
What will the county dump not take?
The convenience centers are residents-only, ID-gated, and sized for household loads, and Bees Ferry won't take C&D from private or commercial haulers. Contractor debris, tenant and estate cleanouts, and large-volume loads fall outside what the county handles.
How TRUKKIT fits
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