Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities. Richland County’s Solid Waste and Recycling Services provides comprehensive trash pickup solutions to ensure residents have convenient, reliable waste disposal options.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Richland County
Richland County offers structured waste collection services to meet residents’ needs. To begin service, residents must contact Solid Waste and Recycling Services at 803-576-2440 when they close on a home or receive a certificate of occupancy.
Residential Trash Collection
Weekly Garbage Collection
- Garbage roll carts are for bagged and tied household trash only
- Place cart curbside by 7 a.m.
- Position cart at least 3 feet from any object
- Turn cart handle toward your house with lid opening toward street
- Remove empty cart by 7:30 p.m. on collection day
What’s Not Accepted
- Hazardous materials
- Flammable liquids
- Yard trimmings
- Hot ashes
- Dead animals
- Construction debris
Recycling Services
Biweekly Recycling Collection
- Recyclables must be placed loose in cart (do not bag)
- Place cart at curb before 7 a.m.
- Close cart lid
- Empty and rinse all containers
Accepted Recyclables
- Aluminum/steel cans
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Newspapers and magazines
- Plastic bottles and containers (numbers 1-7)
Rejected Items
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Electronics
- Hazardous materials
- Food waste
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
- Free service for eligible Richland County residents
- Schedule pickup for up to four approved items
- Appointments required via Solid Waste App or by calling 803-576-2440
Accepted Bulk Items
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Hot water heaters
- Push mowers (no gas/oil)
- Large appliances
Yard Waste Collection
- Weekly yard trimmings collection
- Maximum pile size: 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, 2 feet high
- Located within 6 feet of curb
- Accepted materials include grass clippings, leaves, pine straw, small branches
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
If collection day falls on a holiday, service moves to the next day. Holidays include:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
How to Request Services
- Call Solid Waste and Recycling: 803-576-2440
- Download the free Richland County Solid Waste App
- Use the app’s Waste Wizard for disposal instructions
- Set up collection schedule and notifications
Richland County’s trash pickup services provide residents with efficient, organized waste management. By following guidelines and utilizing available resources, you can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
What holidays are garbage collection in Richland County?
- New Year’s Day.
- Memorial Day.
- Independence Day.
- Labor Day.
- Thanksgiving Day.
- Christmas Day.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
How to get a new trash can in Richland County?Contact Richland County at 803-576-2440 to set up an account and to have a new garbage roll cart delivered to your location.
https://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Utilities-Services/Trash-and-Recycling/Curbside-Pickup
Richland County residents may subscribe to curbside garbage and recycling by contacting Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling Services at 803-576-2440.
https://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Utilities-Services/Trash-and-Recycling
Get the App The free Richland County Solid Waste App can help answer your questions about collection and recycling. Download it from your favorite app store.