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1. What can be recycled?

The Town provides a single-stream recycling collection, meaning all recyclables are placed in the recycle bin with no sorting. 

Recyclable Materials

 The recycle logo and number is usually located on the bottom of the container. All recyclables need to be inside the 96-gallon cart; anything else will not be taken. 

• Plastic bottles (please throw away caps)
• Plastic containers 
• Food and beverage cans
• Paper
• Flattened cardboard and paperboard
• Glass bottles and containers

NON RECYCLABLE ITEMS

• Food and liquids
• Foam cups and containers
• Batteries
• Green waste
• Clothing, furniture and carpet
• Plastic bags (Please never bag your recyclables, just place directly in cart)

2. When are my trash and recyclables picked up?

Refer to the Pickup Schedules (PDF) for trash and recycling as they may not be on the same day. The following holidays are observed by Waste Management and will cause the pickup schedule to move back by one day for the balance of the week that the holiday falls in. Those holidays are: 

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

3. Can I replace a broken cart or recycling bin?

For all household trash and recycling service-related needs and general questions, please contact Waste Management's state of the art Customer Service Center. Contacting Waste Management directly will ensure that your issues and questions are handled with speed and accuracy. You can contact them via phone by calling 888-964-9730, email or online. They are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm.

4. How do I report a missing cart or recycle bin?

For all household trash and recycling service-related needs and general questions, please contact Waste Management's state of the art Customer Service Center. Contacting Waste Management directly will ensure that your issues and questions are handled with speed and accuracy. You can contact them via phone by calling 888-964-9730, email or online. They are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm.

5. Does the town collect large or bulk items such as furniture?

The town does not pick up large or bulky items. Large or bulk Items that cannot fit in the town provided containers may be dropped off at one of several Beaufort County Convenience Centers free of charge.

6. Where can I drop off my trash and/or recycling if needed?

Trash and recyclables can be dropped off at any one of several Beaufort County Convenience Centers.

7. Are there events or opportunities to drop off electronic or other items?

View the Beaufort County, South Carolina website for information on special collection events.