Dorchester County Dorchester County convenience sites
Dorchester County runs convenience sites for residents' household waste, open most days except Wednesday and Sunday. Not every site takes everything: furniture, appliances and construction debris go to Knightsville, Oakbrook, St. George, Givhans or Sandy Pines, and TVs and computers go to Hwy 61, Oakbrook or St. George. Vehicles are limited to a 3/4-ton pickup or a single-axle trailer, and contractors can't use the sites.
- Who can use it
- Dorchester County residents; proof of residency may be required
- Hours (most sites)
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 AM to 6 PM; Sat 7 AM to 3 PM
- Closed
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Vehicles
- Up to a 3/4-ton pickup or a single-axle trailer, not both
- Solid Waste office
- (843) 832-0070, Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 4 PM
Who can use the sites
The County's Solid Waste Division runs the convenience sites for Dorchester County residential waste only. The rules:
- Residents only. Proof of residency may be required, so bring something that shows your Dorchester County address.
- No contractors or businesses. Contractor and commercial dumping is prohibited.
- Small vehicles only. Nothing larger than a 3/4-ton pickup. Single-axle trailers only, and no pickup-plus-trailer loads. No vehicles with contractor or commercial signs.
- Penalty. Breaking county ordinance 16-11 is a misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both.
The County's pages don't list a fee for the sites. Call the Solid Waste office at (843) 832-0070 if you want to be sure.
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Most sites | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 AM to 6 PM; Sat 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Sandy Pines | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 AM to 6 PM; Sat 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Miles Jamison (Miles Road) | Tue and Thu 7 AM to 5 PM; Sat 7 AM to 3 PM |
Sites close on Wednesday and Sunday, and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The County's Yard Debris page gives different Saturday hours: 8 AM to 5 PM at Miles Jamison and 9 AM to 5 PM at Sandy Pines. Call (843) 832-0070 before a Saturday afternoon trip.
Which site takes what
The County names these sites: Miles Road (Miles Jamison), Sandy Pines, St. George, Campbell Thicket, Hwy 61 (Sprucewood), Knightsville (Bucks), Oakbrook (Old Fort), Ridgeville, Givhans and Rosinville. Only four street addresses are confirmed in County material:
- Miles Road: 130 Suburban Lane, Summerville
- Sandy Pines: 374 Sandy Pines Lane, Dorchester
- St. George: 5365 Jim Bilton Blvd, St. George
- Campbell Thicket: 258 Campbell Thicket Rd, Ridgeville
For the other sites, call the Solid Waste office at (843) 832-0070 for directions.
| Item | Sites |
|---|---|
| Furniture, appliances and construction debris | Knightsville, Oakbrook, St. George, Givhans, Sandy Pines |
| Household garbage and basic recycling | Every site except Miles Road |
| TVs and other electronics | Hwy 61 (Sprucewood), Oakbrook, St. George |
| Tires (since Aug 1, 2026) | Campbell Thicket, Miles Road, Sandy Pines, St. George |
| Leaves, shrubs and limbs | Miles Jamison, Sandy Pines |
| Carpet padding and cushion foam | Knightsville, Oakbrook |
Pro tip the Miles Road site in Summerville doesn't take household garbage or furniture. If you're hauling a couch, go to Sandy Pines, Oakbrook or one of the other furniture sites.
Mattresses aren't listed on any County page we reviewed. Call (843) 832-0070 before you bring one.
Electronics and TVs
South Carolina law bars computers, monitors, printers and TVs from landfill-bound trash, the County notes. Its e-waste drop-off at Hwy 61 (Sprucewood), Oakbrook and St. George takes TVs, computers, printers, phones, stereos, game systems, small appliances, vacuums and similar items. The County lists no limit or fee. See where to recycle a TV.
Tires
Bring car, motorcycle and truck tires with the rims removed, up to 4 per visit. On August 1, 2026, Givhans stopped taking tires. They now go to Campbell Thicket, which began taking tires in August 2026, Miles Road, Sandy Pines and St. George. The County's separate Tires page still lists Givhans and leaves out Campbell Thicket, so it looks out of date. More in tire disposal.
Yard debris and fluids
Leaves, shrubs and limbs go to Miles Jamison and Sandy Pines only. Limbs must be 4 feet or shorter, with no stumps and no contractor or commercial yard debris. Oversize debris can go to the Carolina Waste landfill at 355 Harrison Rd, Dorchester, for a fee the County doesn't state.
The sites also take antifreeze, used motor oil and filters, oil and gas mixture, and cooking oil, up to 10 gallons. The County doesn't list a paint or household hazardous waste drop-off. Call (843) 832-0070 to ask. See yard debris rules.
Curbside service and other help
The County maintains the sites, but its pages don't say it offers curbside trash pickup in unincorporated areas. Towns run their own service, like Summerville's monthly bulk pickup.
The Solid Waste office is at 2120 East Main St, Dorchester, SC 29437, (843) 832-0070, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Report illegal dumping at (843) 832-0072.
If your load is too big for a pickup, or you'd rather not sort it yourself, a junk removal crew can take it from your home.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Dorchester County dump hours?
Most sites are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 7 AM to 3 PM. They're closed Wednesday and Sunday. The Miles Road site is open only Tuesday and Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM, plus Saturday.
Which Dorchester County site takes furniture?
Knightsville, Oakbrook, St. George, Givhans and Sandy Pines take furniture, appliances and construction debris, according to the County's accepted-items table.
Where can I take tires in Dorchester County?
Since August 1, 2026, tires go to Campbell Thicket, Miles Road, Sandy Pines and St. George. Givhans no longer takes them. Remove the rims, and bring no more than 4 per visit.
Is the Dorchester County dump free?
The County's pages don't list any fee for its convenience sites. Call the Solid Waste office at (843) 832-0070 to confirm before you go.
Can I bring a trailer to a Dorchester County convenience site?
A single-axle trailer, yes. Pickup-plus-trailer combination loads aren't allowed, and nothing larger than a 3/4-ton pickup is allowed, and no vehicles with contractor or business signs.
Bottom line
Dorchester County's sites are the simplest way for residents to get rid of what the curb won't take, as long as you pick the right one. Check which site takes your item, go on a day other than Wednesday or Sunday, and keep the load to a pickup or a single-axle trailer.
How do we know this?
We check every rule, address and hour on this page against the official source, and re-check on a schedule. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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