Waste Management
The waste management departmentis responsible for the collection of solid waste materials from city approved roll out garbage cans for residential and small commercial customers. We also provide backyard services to the elderly or disabled persons who must provide written documentation from their doctor indicating their disability. This service is provided once a week by our sanitation crew. We also make the necessary repairs and replacement of damaged, worn out garbage cans. This department also retrieves dead animals from city right away. Small Commercial business located in Historic section of Front Streets receives 7 days a week garbage service.
The Waste Management Department does not:
- Remove dead or live animals from private property.
- Our department is not responsible for the cleanliness of Garbage cans.
- Our department no longer provides commercial dumpster services. Please contact a private dumpster carrier to obtain these services.
Our Recycling program services Residential customers with the collection of recyclable goods that are placed in the city approved "blue" recycling containers. This service is not provided to small commercial customers at this time.
What's Recyclable:
Auto Batteries (Place beside, not inside recycle bin), Glass & Plastic bottles, Aluminum and Steel cans (No Aerosoles), Flatted boxes, Paper includes newspaper, telephone books, bond/computer paper (no junk mail), Unwaxed Corrugated Board (No Cereal Boxes or soft drink cartons), Used Motor Oil – Tightly closed.
Paint cans and boxes should be placed with your regular Garbage pickup.
All electronic devices, consisting of computers, TV's, microwaves, or any other electronic devices should NOT be placed inside garbage cans. These items must be placed on the curb for curbside pickup. ou must contact the Public Works Department at (843) 545-4700 to have these items collected.
Please visit DHEC's website for more information regarding electronic waste.
| LOCATIONS | SOLID WASTE COLLECTION | RECYCABLE COLLECTION |
| Willowbank | Tuesdays & Fridays | Tuesdays |
| Country Club Estates | Mondays & Thursdays | Thursdays |
| Historic District | Tuesdays & Fridays | Tuesdays |
| Maryville Bayview |
Mondays & Thursdays | Wednesdays |
| North of Highmarket | Mondays & Thursdays | Thursdays |
| West End | Tuesdays & Fridays | Fridays |
**Due to weather, road conditions or Holidays, there may be days where the operators may be off schedule, we thank you for your patience as we try to get to every designated area in a timely fashion.