YourWay Storage Berkshire Helps Columbia Residents Sort Storage From Hazardous Waste This Fall
YourWay Storage Berkshire helps Columbia residents separate household clutter from hazardous waste during the seasonal fall cleanout.
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Sep 12, 2026
As Richland County continues its household hazardous waste collection program near Dentsville, YourWay Storage's Columbia facility offers guidance on what belongs in a storage unit and what needs proper disposal instead.
YourWay Storage Berkshire, located at 131 Berkshire Drive in Columbia, SC, is reminding residents near Dentsville and Two Notch Road that not everything belongs in a storage unit. As Richland County's Solid Waste and Recycling division continues its recurring household hazardous waste drop off program, typically staged at Columbia Place Mall just minutes from the Berkshire Drive facility, YourWay Storage is offering fall cleanout guidance on what can be safely stored and what should be taken to a hazardous waste collection event instead.
Why Household Hazardous Waste Doesn't Belong in a Storage Unit
Every YourWay Storage lease prohibits flammable and combustible materials, hazardous chemicals, and explosives, along with perishable items and living things. Common household items fall into this category more often than people expect, including:
Paint, stains, and paint thinner
Pool chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides
Propane tanks and lighter fluid
Old batteries, in bulk
Household cleaners and solvents
Richland County's household hazardous waste events give residents a free, proper way to dispose of these materials rather than storing them long term or placing them in curbside trash, where they pose a safety and environmental risk.
Where Richland County Collects Household Hazardous Waste
Richland County's Solid Waste and Recycling division runs free household hazardous waste and recycling drop off events throughout the year, historically staged at Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Road, a short drive from YourWay Storage Berkshire. Because dates and accepted items vary by event, residents should check the current schedule by calling 803 576 2440 or visiting richlandcountysc.gov before dropping items off.
Fall Is a Natural Time for a Columbia Storage Reset
September and October bring a wave of household transitions to the Columbia area. USC's fall semester is in full swing, Gamecocks home games at Williams Brice Stadium fill garages with tailgating gear, and many families start pulling out fall and holiday decorations while packing away summer items.
YourWay Storage Berkshire encourages residents to use this seasonal shift as a checkpoint: sort out anything hazardous for the county's next collection event, then use a storage unit for everything else that's simply taking up space at home.
Smart, Flexible Storage at YourWay Storage Berkshire
YourWay Storage Berkshire offers a range of options for Columbia area residents and businesses:
Unit sizes ranging from 5x5 to 10x30, including climate controlled and drive up options
Noke Smart Entry keyless access on all units and facility doors, with no keys or gate codes required
Month to month leases with no long term contracts
Vehicle and motorcycle parking spaces
Private office suites for small businesses
24/7 video surveillance and a loading dock for easy move in
The facility is fully online for rentals, allowing new tenants to reserve a unit and gain access within minutes from a smartphone or computer. Current promotional rates on select units are available at yourwaystorage.com.
"Fall cleanout season always brings the same question: what actually needs to go, and where does it go? Richland County's hazardous waste events are the right answer for paint and chemicals. For everything else that's simply cluttering up a garage or closet, that's exactly what we're here for."
Adam W., Manager, YourWay Storage Berkshire
About YourWay Storage Berkshire
YourWay Storage Berkshire, located at 131 Berkshire Drive in Columbia, SC, offers climate controlled and drive up self storage units, vehicle parking, and private office spaces for residents and businesses throughout the Columbia area, including the nearby Dentsville community. The facility features Noke Smart Entry keyless access, 24/7 video surveillance, and flexible month to month leasing with no long term commitments. YourWay Storage operates additional locations in Pocatello, ID, and Augusta, GA.
Media Contact
Skyler Hartman
YourWay Storage
Phone: (803) 710 4803
Email: berkshire@yourwaystorage.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What items are not allowed in a YourWay Storage unit in Columbia, SC?
YourWay Storage Berkshire does not permit flammable or combustible materials, hazardous chemicals, explosives, perishable food, or living things in any unit. Items like paint, propane, pesticides, and pool chemicals should go to a household hazardous waste collection event instead.
Where does Richland County collect household hazardous waste?
Richland County's Solid Waste and Recycling division runs free household hazardous waste and recycling drop off events throughout the year, historically held at Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Road, just a few minutes from YourWay Storage Berkshire. Residents should check the current schedule at richlandcountysc.gov or by calling 803 576 2440.
Where is YourWay Storage Berkshire located?
YourWay Storage Berkshire is located at 131 Berkshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29223, near the Dentsville area and just off Two Notch Road.
What storage unit sizes are available at YourWay Storage Berkshire?
YourWay Storage Berkshire offers unit sizes from 5x5 to 10x30, plus vehicle parking spaces and private office suites, with both climate controlled and drive up options available.
Does YourWay Storage Berkshire use keyless entry?
Yes. YourWay Storage Berkshire uses Noke Smart Entry on all storage units and facility gates, letting tenants unlock their unit and access the property directly from a smartphone app with no keys or codes needed.
Are there current promotions at YourWay Storage Berkshire?
YourWay Storage Berkshire regularly runs promotional rates on select unit sizes and types. Because promotions change and are dynamic, residents should visit yourwaystorage.com for current offers on the Columbia, SC location.
