Mount Pleasant, South Carolina provides curbside trash and recycling collection services for residents. Here is an overview of the collection schedule, what materials are accepted, holiday schedule changes, and other key details for Mount Pleasant trash and recycling pickup.
Collection Days
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Garbage and trash collection occurs once per week on the same day. Collection days are Monday through Thursday based on your neighborhood.
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Recycling is collected every other week on your designated day.
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Collection occurs between 7AM to 7PM on your scheduled day. Carts must be curbside by 7AM.
2023 Collection Schedule
The 2023 collection schedule calendar shows designated collection days for each neighborhood.
You can also subscribe to receive collection reminders for your specific day:
Accepted Materials
Garbage
Household garbage placed in sealed bags inside your brown roll cart.
Trash
- Bagged yard waste like grass clippings in paper bags
- Tree limbs and prunings tied in 4 foot bundles
- Household bulky items like furniture and appliances
Recycling
- Plastics #1-7
- Paper and cardboard
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum and steel cans
Other Programs
- Used motor oil and oyster shell recycling drop-off
Holiday Schedule
Collection is delayed by one day when a holiday falls on your regular collection day.
The following holidays impact the collection schedule:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
View the 2023 holiday schedule.
Missed Collections
If your garbage, recycling or yard waste is not collected on your scheduled day, leave the carts curbside and submit a service request or call (843) 849-2022. Crews will return to pick up missed collections.
Special Collections
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Large Item Pickup: Bulky items like appliances and furniture can be collected curbside on your collection day. Submit a collection request at least 3 days prior.
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Yard Waste Collection: Arrange for pickup of large amounts of yard waste like leaves and brush by submitting a collection request.
Roll Carts
Mount Pleasant provides roll carts for trash, recycling, and yard waste. Standard cart sizes:
- Trash: 96 gallon
- Recycling: 64 gallon
- Yard waste: 96 gallon
Request a different size cart by calling (843) 849-2022.
Where to Drop Off Recycling
In addition to curbside pickup, the following drop-off locations are available:
Used Motor Oil and Oyster Shells
Public Services Facility
1355 Sweetgrass Basket Pkwy
Household Hazardous Waste
Mount Pleasant Recycling Drop-off Center
1345 Patriot Blvd
Paper and Cardboard Recycling
Lowes Foods
750 Coleman Blvd
Food Lion
2300 N Hwy 17
Publix
1301 N Hwy 17
Trash and Recycling Guidelines
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Carts must be curbside by 7AM on your designated day.
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Place carts at least 3 feet apart with handles facing your house.
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Do not block carts with vehicles.
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Put only acceptable materials in each cart. Contaminated recyclables may be rejected.
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Keep lids closed to keep materials contained.
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Take carts in by the end of the day after collection.
Contact Information
For any questions, comments, or service requests related to trash and recycling services in Mount Pleasant:
Waste Management Division
1355 Sweetgrass Basket Pkwy
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 849-2022
Email: Use online request form
Website: tompsc.com/307/Curbside-Collection
Reference
https://www.tompsc.com/955/Subdivision-Pick-up-Schedule
https://www.tompsc.com/307/Curbside-Collection