Recycling

Recognizing that recycling is an investment in the future, the City of Greer is planning a major renovation of its convenience center located at 315 Buncombe Street. The center is open to residents:

Monday-Friday ......... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday ................... 8 a.m. - Noon

Regrettably, market conditions and the rising cost of processing recyclable materials will force the City of Greer and Meridian Waste to discontinue collection of curbside recyclables beginning August 1, 2022. Recyclables may be brought to the City of Greer Convenience Center or one of the nearby Greenville County or Spartanburg County convenience centers.

Recycling bins may be kept, placed at the curb for collection or dropped off at the City of Greer Public Services Department at 446 Pennsylvania Ave.

Please call 864-848-2184 or e-mail neighbors@cityofgreer.org with any questions.

CONTACT US

Greer Recycling Center
315 Buncombe Street
Greer, SC 29650
Phone: 864-877-0505

Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m. - Noon

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Convenience Center

To provide a comprehensive recycling experience, the City of Greer has partnered with Meridian Waste to provide a convenience center for City of Greer resident to drop off recyclable items.

The facility, located at the former site of the city’s Public Services Department, is staffed six days weekly by Meridian Waste employees who are ready to assist recyclers.

Public - Private Partnership

The public-private partnership and size of the operation is unique to the Upstate.

Additional Information

For more information about recyclable items or the center, please call 864-877-0505.

Accepted Items

The center accepts:

  • All Paper Products

  • Aluminum and Steel Cans

  • Appliances

  • Automobile Tires

  • Batteries

  • Cell Phones

  • Corrugated Cardboard

  • Old Lawnmowers

  • Used Motor Oil

Non-Recyclable Items

Please do not bring the following, as these items will not be accepted at the center: 

  • Glass

  • Brush and leaves

  • Building materials

  • Chemicals

  • Household garbage

  • Paint, etc.

Spring Cleaning Day

Meridian Waste and the City of Greer will continue to host an annual Spring Cleaning Day the last Saturday of April for non-recyclable items.

Old Vehicles

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Your Old Car or Truck has Value!

The City of Greer does not accept vehicles for recycling, but your old car or truck potentially has value to a charitable organization and can save dollars on your next tax bill. Car website Edmunds.com has posted an article on when it may pay to donate your vehicle to charity and how to determine its fair market value.

Which Charities are Legitimate?

There is no shortage of organizations that will accept used cars and trucks as donations. Among the better-known national non-profit organizations that accept used vehicles are Goodwill Industries, Make-A-Wish, Habitat for Humanity, and Kars4Kids. Do your research on any charitable organization before making the commitment and check with the IRS for information on tax deductions.

FAQ: Curbside Recycling Discontinued

FAQ: DISCONTINUATION OF CURBSIDE RECYCLING 

The City of Greer discontinued curbside recycling services on August 1, 2022. Materials are no longer profitable for the sanitation contractor, and that cost has been absorbed by the City. We understand you may have questions about how the City is moving forward.