The Cherokee County Construction and Demolition (C&D) Landfill opened in the mid-1990s following the closure of the old MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) landfill.
Regular household garbage does not go into the C&D landfill.
However, there are containers by the main gate for household trash. There is no fee for drop-off in those containers for Cherokee County residents.
The Transfer Station allows businesses to drop off large amounts of trash, broken pallets, cardboard, debris and other items. The Transfer Station fee is $94.85 per ton.
The C&D Landfill Tipping Fee is $50 per ton. Businesses may drop off construction and demolition items here.
The Cherokee County C&D Landfill does NOT accept any Asbestos Material.
The Cherokee County Landfill assesses fees from businesses bring material onto landfill premises.
These fees for businesses are the following for each type of material:
- Concrete Material $15.00 per ton
- Material Required to enter the C&D Landfill $50.00 with a minimum charge of $50.00
- Decals $10.00 Each
- Limbs/Brush $45.00/Ton Minimum Charge $45.00
- Animal Remains/Carcasses $45.00/Ton Minimum Charge $45.00
The Cherokee County Landfill assesses fees from all users of the landfill for the following materials:
- TV’s/Computer Monitors/Laptops (E-Waste) $10.00 Each
- Waste Tires – Handling Fee (to include retail, wholesale, used tire sale, and personal tires.)
a. For light-duty vehicle tires/semi-truck tires, a $2.00 per tire fee will be assessed or $200.00 per ton
b. For heavy-duty equipment tires, a $5.00 per tire fee will be assessed or $500.00 per ton.
The Convenience Center at the landfill is OPEN during Hours of Operation (Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Limb and Brush Disposal
Beginning in April 2026, Cherokee County will implement a new and more efficient system for the disposal of limbs and brush at the county landfill through the use of an air curtain burner. This technology allows for the controlled, high-efficiency burning of vegetative debris, significantly reducing the volume of material while minimizing smoke and environmental impact compared to traditional open burning methods.
The transition to this system will improve operational efficiency, reduce long-term disposal costs, and enhance the county’s ability to manage storm debris and routine yard waste. For residents, this means faster processing times, improved service reliability, and a more environmentally responsible approach to handling vegetative waste. This investment reflects Cherokee County’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure, improving service delivery, and responsibly managing resources to better serve its growing population.
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Acceptable items for the C&D landfill:
- Cardboard*
- Large steel
- Tires
- Batteries
- Appliances (including white goods, such as stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers)
- Electronics (a $10 fee may apply for electronics)
- Waste Oil
- Yard debris
- Concrete and asphalt
- Metal items such as fencing, wheelbarrows and lawn mowers
*While cardboard is accepted at the landfill, we prefer that you take it to the recycling center.
Note: No hazardous wastes of any kind are accepted at the landfill. The C&D Landfill also does not accept telephone poles or railroad ties.
The Cherokee County C&D Landfill no longer accepts large quantities of asbestos. For information on how to dispose of that, visit the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.