Charleston trash & bulky-item rules
Charleston collects junk, furniture and other bulk items in a separate curbside pile on the address’s trash/yard-waste collection day.
Charleston, SC — start here
Local programs can change. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Charleston collects junk, furniture and other bulk items in a separate curbside pile on the address’s trash/yard-waste collection day.
Before you use the rule: City residential solid-waste customers.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Large metal appliances should be separated; refrigerator/freezer doors need to be removed or secured. Contractor-generated waste is not ordinary municipal bulk.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Household hazardous waste and other prohibited special material should use Charleston County disposal programs rather than the City bulk pile.
Where to take large items in Charleston
Current City guidance says bulk items are collected on the regularly scheduled trash/yard-waste collection day; use the address schedule and keep bulk in a separate pile.
Before set-out
Contact or service note: Environmental Services: 843-720-3891.
- Confirm the property is eligible for the municipal or contracted service described here.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Charleston guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Charleston — Trash & Yard Waste Collection Official/local source used for this published guide · charleston-sc.gov
- Charleston County — Environmental Management Official/local source used for this published guide · charlestoncounty.org