What Dorchester County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 14 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Dorchester County Public Works runs residential convenience sites (Givhans, Highway 61, Knightsville, Oakbrook, Miles Road/Miles Jamison at 130 Suburban Lane in Summerville, Ridgeville, Sandy Pines, St George and others). Items differ by site. Most sites are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 101 Greyback Road, Summerville 29483, open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (the U.S. Census geocoder places it in unincorporated Dorchester County, outside the Town of Summerville). Free pick-up for large items for Dorchester County residents.
Appliances/white goods (stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers, with doors removed) are accepted at Givhans, Knightsville, Oakbrook, Sandy Pines and St George. Checked October 26, 2026.
Furniture, mattresses, box springs and sofas are accepted at Givhans, Knightsville, Oakbrook, Sandy Pines and St George (not from contractors or businesses). Checked October 26, 2026.
Rechargeable batteries and vehicle, boat, motorcycle and mower batteries are accepted at all sites except Miles Rd and Sandy Pines. Checked October 26, 2026.
Flattened cardboard boxes are accepted at all sites except Geddisville, Miles Rd and Sandy Pines. Checked October 26, 2026.
E-waste (TVs, radios, computers, monitors, laptops, keyboards, mice) is accepted at Hwy 61, Oakbrook and St George. Checked October 26, 2026.
Metals are accepted at Knightsville, Oakbrook, Sandy Pines and St George. Checked October 26, 2026.
Standard car, motorcycle and truck tires without rims, 4 per visit, at Miles Jamison, Ridgeville, Sandy Pines and St George. Checked October 26, 2026.
Tire sites include Miles Road (130 Suburban Lane, Summerville); from August 1, 2026 Campbell Thicket replaces Givhans for tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Televisions, computers, gaming consoles, telephones, stereos, printers and small appliances may go to the Highway 61 and St. George sites. Checked October 26, 2026.