Garbage | Trash and Yard Waste | Pets and Noise | Parking | Recycling | Utilities and Services

GARBAGE
Call (843) 724-7364 for more information.

1. Garbage is picked up only on Monday.
2. Garbage must be in large green carts supplied by the City.
3. Set your cart out no earlier than Sunday evening.
4. Remove your cart from the street no later than Monday evening.
5. Carts must be stored out of sight from the street.
6. If Monday is a holiday, pickup occurs on Tuesday.

TRASH AND YARD WASTE

1. Place all yard waste in clear plastic bags, per City ordinance. It will not be picked up if collected in brown plastic bags.
2. Place trash and yard waste in separate piles at the curbside.
3. If Monday is a holiday, pickup for the week is on Tuesday.
4. If you are overloaded, call (843) 720-7111 for the nearest convenience center.
5. If your garbage or trash is not picked up as scheduled, call the Sanitation Department at (843) 724-7364.
6. Please be considerate about setting out waste. No one wants to look at piles of trash. The law only allows one day for putting out and picking up any container or yard waste.
7. Limbs for pick up must not exceed 4" in diameter or 4' in length.

PETS

1. The law requires that you clean up after your dog at all times.
2. Please use plastic bags for scooping.
3. Law requires leashes at all times.

NOISE

1. By City ordinance, noise must be restricted after 10pm.
2. You are violating the law if at any time, noise from your house can be heard in the center of the street.
3. Fines for violations of the City Noise Code range from civil service to $100.00 per occurrence.

PARKING

1. Most neighborhoods have restricted parking zones. Parking is reserved at all times for residents.
2. Residents may obtain 1 parking decal per vehicle, with a 2 decal limit per residence.
3. The Department of Traffic and Transportation issues decals from their main office at 180 Lockwood Blvd. New decals are issued in December for January.
4. Visitors may park for 1-hour maximum from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

RECYCLING
Call (843) 720-7111 to get info and a bin.

1. Charleston County picks up recyclables. Obtain a schedule by calling (843) 720-7111.
2. Bins are available at 13 Romney Street for pick-up as needed.
3. Place bins out no earlier than Monday evening, and pickup on Tuesday. All bins must be stored out of sight.
4. The following items may be recycled: #1 & #2 plastics; glass; aluminum; steel; newspaper; junk mail. Do not include cartons with bottles or cans.

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

1. Cable
   Comcast has several offices in the Charleston area, (843) 554-4100 or www.comcast.com. Ask about connection specials.
2. Drivers License
   SC Highway Department, 180 Lockwood Blvd. (843) 727-2135. Need Social Security Card and valid out of state license.
3. Electric and Gas
   South Carolina Electric and Gas Company, 141 Meeting Street, (843) 554-7234 or www.sceg.com
4. Mail
   Visit any post office to get a change of address card or go to www.framed.usps.com/moversnet/coa.html
5. Newspaper
   The Post and Courier, 134 Columbus Street (843)722-2223 or www.charleston.net
6. Parking
   Department of Traffic and Transportation, 180 Lockwood Blvd. (843) 724-7368. You will need proof of residency.
7. Property Tax
   County Treasurer, 180 Lockwood Blvd., (843) 958-4200. Bring registration, proof of insurance and title.
8. Telephone
   AT&T, 1-888-757-6502. See your phone directory or www.att.com
9. Water
   Mount Pleasant Waterworks, 1619 Rifle Range Road
   (843) 884-9626 or http://www.mountpleasantwaterworks.com/
   Charleston Public Works − 103 St. Philip Street, (843) 727-6800 or www.charlestoncpw.com