Curbside Pickup

Garbage roll carts are for bagged and tied regular household trash only. Non-compliant carts will be tagged and not collected.

Garbage Roll Cart Guidelines

• Place your cart curbside by 7 a.m. and at least 3 feet from ANY object.
• Carts should not be placed beneath low-hanging tree branches.
• Turn your cart handle toward your house with the lid opening toward the street.
• All household garbage should be bagged and tied shut before placing in your cart to keep it clean. (But remember recyclables are loose in your recycle cart, not bagged.)
• Make sure cart lids are closed and secure at all times to prevent litter.
• Remove your empty cart from the curb by 7:30 p.m. on collection day.

Garbage Not Accepted

• Hazardous materials
• Flammable liquids
• Yard trimmings
• Hot ashes
• Dead animals
• Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris

Recycling roll carts are for loose and eligible recyclables only. Non-compliant carts will be tagged and not collected.

On Collection Day

• Put your cart at the curb before 7 a.m.
• Close the lid.
• Place recyclables loose in the cart. Do not bag.

Don't Ruin the Whole Cart

Contaminants like broken glass, food, or bagged items can ruin recyclable materials and make them unrecoverable. Ask us. Or when in doubt, toss it out.

• Keep everything loose, not bagged.
• Empty and rinse all containers.
• Keep newspapers, magazines, cardboard and office paper clean and dry.
• Flatten cardboard and dispose of any packing material.
• Place metal lids inside metal cans.

Accepted for Curbside Recycling

• Aluminum/steel/metal cans rinsed clean (no aluminum foil or pans)
• Cardboard and corrugated flattened and empty (no shipping or packing materials)
• Newspapers, magazines, catalogs and unwanted mail (no shredded paper)
• Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs rinsed clean (look for the recycling arrows and numbers 1-7 only)

Rejected for Curbside Recycling

• No plastic bags, wrap or film
• No Styrofoam™ of any kind
• No garbage or yard debris
• No wood
• No food or liquids
• No housewares or home decor
• No cords, wires, hoses or rope-like items
• No toys or electronics
• No carpet or rugs
• No fabric, clothing or shoes
• No paint or hazardous materials

Thank you for doing your part to prevent reusable materials from going into a landfill. Recycling saves money, creates jobs, and saves natural resources such as trees and petroleum.

Important

• Property owners are responsible for the proper disposal of storm debris.
• Any yard trimming pile found to be non-compliant will be tagged and not collected.
• If not corrected, a citation may be issued and the property owner may be subject to fines.

Yard Trimmings Guidelines

• in one pile: max size 6-feet long, 3-feet wide, 2-feet high
• within 6 feet of the curb (not in the street, storm drain or drainage ditch)
• 3 feet away from carts, cars, mailboxes, other obstacles
• no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled service day
• accepted weekly volume is about two loose roll carts or 6 30-gallon bags worth of materials
• larger amounts should be taken to a drop-off center

Accepted Yard Trimmings

• Grass clippings
• Leaves
• Pine straw
• Sticks or small limbs (max 4-feet long, 4-inches round)
• Brush or clippings from routine residential landscaping

Rejected Yard Trimmings

• No mulch, dirt or rocks
• No stumps, roots, shrubbery or tree removal debris
• No miscellaneous debris, household garbage or bulk items
• No excess debris beyond normal weekly/monthly yard maintenance

Eco-friendly Tips to Reduce Yard Waste

• Leave grass clippings on your lawn after mowing - your lawn will naturally recycle them, helping it stay healthy and green
• Use leaves and small trimmings as mulch around trees, bushes, or flower beds
• Start composting, a great way to turn yard waste into nutrient-rich soil

Schedule First

Large (bulk) item collection is by appointment only and free for eligible Richland County residents.

Schedule pickup for up to four approved items per appointment.

To determine whether an item qualifies for bulk collection or to make an appointment for collection, complete a Service Request through our Solid Waste App or by calling 803-576-2440.

Accepted Bulk Items

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Hot water heaters
• Push mowers (no gas or oil)
• Metal grills (no propane tanks)
• Large appliances (door removed)

Rejected Bulk Items

• Electronics
• Sporting equipment
• Medical equipment
• Exterior structures (fencing, sheds)
• Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris

Need to dispose of unaccepted items? Visit a County drop-off center.

Prepare Bulk Items for Collection

• Do not place items curbside until you receive a confirmation call or email with your scheduled appointment.
• Place only the scheduled items at the curb by 7 a.m. on your appointment day.
• Leave at least 6 feet of space from roll carts, mailboxes and other obstacles.