City & County Services
Garbage & Recycling
Use your address to confirm collection dates, set reminders, and prepare carts, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items correctly.
Address-Based Schedule
Find Your Collection Dates
Enter your home address below for current garbage, trash, and recycling dates. The lookup reflects route and holiday changes more reliably than a printed schedule.
Quick Curbside Guide
City Garbage
Garbage Cart
- Use the City-issued garbage cart and keep the lid fully closed.
- Place the cart near the driveway apron, clear of trees, meters, hydrants, and other obstacles.
- Allow 3–4 feet from the mailbox and at least 2 feet from the recycling cart.
- Keep all household garbage contained inside the cart.
County Recycling
Recycle Right
Place loose in the cart:
- Paper and flattened cardboard
- Plastic bottles and containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum and steel cans
Keep out: plastic bags and film, foam, food, textiles, cords, and construction debris.
City Trash Collection
Yard & Bulky Items
- Place items curbside no earlier than two days before the scheduled trash day.
- Use recyclable paper bags for grass and leaves.
- Keep yard debris, bulky items, and household garbage separated.
- Remove doors and drawers from appliances before curbside collection.
- Do not block roads, sidewalks, mailboxes, hydrants, or utility equipment.
Helpful Resources
CHS TrashTracker
Check schedules, receive service-change alerts, and sync pickup dates with your calendar.
Charleston County Recycling
Review accepted materials, recycling guidance, schedules, and drop-off options.
Special Disposal
Find safe disposal information for paint, chemicals, batteries, electronics, and other household hazardous waste.
Missed Pickup or Cart Question?
Contact the agency responsible for the service: City of Charleston for garbage and trash, or Charleston County for recycling.