North Charleston, SC trash pickup schedule
North Charleston trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects City of North Charleston Public Works Sanitation Division collects residential garbage (roll carts), bulk trash, white goods and yard debris; it does not serve commercial/industrial properties. Curbside recycling is NOT collected by the City: Charleston County collects it in the Charleston County part of the city; for the Dorchester County part the City pages conflict (see notes).1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, yard waste weekly, same day as household garbage (leaves/grass in paper bags); limbs/brush collected with weekly trash collection2 |
| Set out | at street side before 7:00 a.m. on collection day, not more than 12 hours before that; remove within 12 hours after pickup2 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: maps.northcharleston.org2 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Delayed one day. No collection Wed Nov 11; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
North Charleston holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | All pickup schedules are modified for holidays: on a holiday with no collection, services run one day late for the rest of the week (through Friday, and through Saturday in the Dorchester County area); the City publishes a yearly holiday spreadsheet1 |
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| Official notice | northcharleston.org Works/Updated Sanitation Holiday Calendar 2026.xlsx?t=2026062311092706 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Thu Jan 1; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No change | Collection runs6 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | No change | Observed Fri Jul 3; collection runs6 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Wed Nov 11; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Thu Nov 26; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)6 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No change | Collection runs (Thursday's route shifted to Friday per the Thanksgiving row)6 |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | No change | Collection runs6 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Changes; see details | No collection Fri Dec 25; the sheet says services run one day late through Saturday for Dorchester County (it does not state where Charleston County-area Friday routes go)6 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Changes; see details | No collection Fri Jan 1, 2027; the sheet says services run one day late through Saturday for Dorchester County (it does not state where Charleston County-area Friday routes go)6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in North Charleston
| How it works | Set collection days3 |
|---|---|
| How to request | No booking: place separated piles at the curb no earlier than 48 hours before your scheduled trash collection day (see the Garbage and Trash Pickup Map for your day)3 |
| Limits | Separate piles required (white goods/metal; furniture & building materials; yard debris; leaves/grass in paper bags; concrete); max 90 gallons of building materials and up to 1 cubic foot of concrete per pickup; fridge/freezer doors removed; mixed piles not collected3 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in North Charleston
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
- Charleston County curbside recycling (Charleston County part of the city) - schedule lookup: chascogis.maps.arcgis.com ; county info line 843-720-71114
- Dorchester County part of the city: City recycling page says Dorchester County convenience sites (closest: Oakbrook Convenience Site, 235 Old Fort Drive); City sanitation page says Dorchester County recycling is picked up the same day as garbage4
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes3 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly, same day as household garbage (leaves/grass in paper bags); limbs/brush collected with weekly trash collection2 |
| Rules | Leaves and grass clippings in paper yard-waste bags only (plastic bags not collected); logs, limbs, brush and small stumps in a separate pile, pieces max 4 ft long and 6 in diameter3 |
| Food scraps | Free food-scrap drop-off (Residential Compost Program): sign up at www.charleston-sc.gov/compost and pick up a free compost caddy at Northwoods Park Community Center or North Charleston City Hall; drop sites Mosstree Park (1452 Bexley St.) and Northwoods Park (8348 Greenridge Rd.). No curbside food-scrap collection.9 |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Oakbrook Convenience Site (Dorchester County)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 235 Old Fort Drive (near the Oakbrook Schools) · Map4 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | Dorchester County residents4 |
Food-scrap drop sites: Mosstree Park and Northwoods Park (Residential Compost Program)
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | city (City of North Charleston flyer; sign-up via City of Charleston compost program) |
| Address | Mosstree Park, 1452 Bexley St.; Northwoods Park, 8348 Greenridge Rd. · Map9 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | free9 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | maps.northcharleston.org (Citizen Support Portal) or call (843) 745-10261 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (843) 745-1026 (Public Works, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)5 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | northcharleston.org1 |
Nearby cities
- Charleston, SC8 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Columbia, SC91 miles · The city collects
- Augusta, GA120 miles · A private hauler under city contract
All South Carolina cities: South Carolina trash pickup schedules.
North Charleston trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in North Charleston?
Trash is collected weekly. North Charleston does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (maps.northcharleston.org).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in North Charleston?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thu Nov 26; one day late through Friday (Saturday for Dorchester County)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in North Charleston?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: No collection Fri Dec 25; the sheet says services run one day late through Saturday for Dorchester County (it does not state where Charleston County-area Friday routes go)
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in North Charleston?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Changes; see details: No collection Fri Jan 1, 2027; the sheet says services run one day late through Saturday for Dorchester County (it does not state where Charleston County-area Friday routes go)
How do I get rid of bulky items in North Charleston?
Set collection days. No booking: place separated piles at the curb no earlier than 48 hours before your scheduled trash collection day (see the Garbage and Trash Pickup Map for your day)
How do I report a missed trash pickup in North Charleston?
Use the city’s online form (maps.northcharleston.org) or call (843) 745-1026 (Public Works, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).
Sources
- 1 SanitationCity · northcharleston.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Garbage Collection - Roll CartsCity · northcharleston.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Trash Collection - White Goods & Yard DebrisCity · northcharleston.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 RecyclingCity · northcharleston.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Public WorksCity · northcharleston.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Updated Sanitation Holiday Calendar 2026 (xlsx)City · northcharleston.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Trash Schedule layer (GARTRASH) of the City's Solid-Waste Schedule mapCity · utility.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Charleston County Environmental Management / Dorchester CountyCounty · charlestoncounty.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Residential Compost Program - Composting Sites (PDF, linked from Public Works page)City · northcharleston.org · checked November 1, 2026
- 10 Citizen Support Center (moved notice) / Citizen Support PortalCity · arc.northcharleston.org · checked November 1, 2026
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