Public Works

City of Simpsonville

Electronic Recycling


These items are banned from the Twin Chimneys Landfill and must be recycled.  Banned items include:


  • desktop, tower, or laptop computers
  • tablets
  • printing devices
  • computer peripheral devices
  • keyboards
  • televisions (any technology)
  • fax machines
  • photocopiers
  • VCRs
  • stereos
  • home and office phones
  • cell phones
  • consumer electronics


The City does not collect banned items at curbside.  These must be dropped off at the Public Works facility at 110 Woodside Park Drive or at a proper electronic scrap disposal facility.  You can drop off electronic scrap at Public Works M-F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, except on Holidays (Click Here for Holiday Schedule)


Exception:  Televisions greater than 50" diagonal screen size or large console cabinet televisions may be picked up by the City at curbside by appointment only.  Contact Public Works at 967-9531 to schedule pickup of these items.


These items are not accepted for e-scrap:  

  • microwaves
  • smoke alarms and detectors
  • fire alarms and detectors
  • dehumidifiers
  • large appliances (i.e. refrigerators, ranges/ovens, washers/dryers)

These items will continue to be collected at curbside by our junk truck.


Residential electronic scrap may also be dropped off at any of the Greenville County convenience centers.  They are open Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Commercial e-scrap can be taken to the Twin Chimney's Landfill. (Click Here to go to the landfill link)


Please Note:  These electronics MAY NOT be taken apart for the purpose of recycling except by certified recyclers!


Used Rechargable Batteries and Cellphones Recycling


We accept used rechargeable batteries and cellphones for recycling.  Bring these items to Public Works, 110 Woodside Park Drive, M-F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Items accepted:


  • Rechargeable batteries each weighing less than 11 lbs.
  • Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
  • Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
  • Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
  • Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
  • Small sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
  • Cellphones (and their batteries) - regardless of size, make, model, or age


We will not accept non-rechargable or wet-cell batteries!


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