The below information has been provided by the City of Charleston Environmental Services Department as a reminder to the residents of Daniel Island.
The City of Charleston Environmental Services Department has been using automated garbage collection vehicles for a few years now. These vehicles have an arm that picks up and dumps the trash can rather than personnel. In addition to the automated trucks, the City still utilizes the smaller trucks with personnel collecting the bins on smaller streets and alleys.
While the City of Charleston does not use automated garbage trucks on all streets throughout Daniel Island, all Citizens should still abide by the following trash can/garbage collection rules and regulations to ensure collection:
- Citizens should place cans on the curb in the right of way which is the area between the street and sidewalk and place them at least 3′ away from any mailboxes or from where vehicles are parked. Garbage cans should NOT be placed in the street. This applies to yard debris bags and piles as well.
- Having the cans placed properly on the curb and not in the street will also aid in periodic street sweeping, parking, and safe driving conditions down the streets.
- Continue to use the green City-provided bin only.
- Do not place trash on top of the cans, etc. regardless of what type of vehicle services your street.
- The trash can opening should be facing the street and the handle facing toward your property.
Click HERE to view the entire list of rules and regulations for trash can placement on the City’s website.
As for yard debris, we appreciate our residents conducting yard work, we also stress the importance of following these rules/regulations to help avoid debris from blowing down the street and into drains, as well as to ensure pick up from the City.
Please see the below City of Charleston Yard Debris Collection Policies as well as restrictions from the Daniel Island governing documents:
- Residents should place the yard debris at the curb no earlier than two days before the scheduled pickup (Saturday if south of 526 (DICA) and Sunday if north of 526 (DIPA)).
- Leaves shall not be blown into the street or adjacent properties or park spaces. This is not only courteous to your neighbors and a community guideline but also prevents leaves and debris from clogging the stormwater drains.
- All leaves, twigs, weeds, and grass clippings shall be placed in brown paper bags designed for leaf and clippings disposal.
- Tree limbs and stumps need to be cut into 4-foot lengths and 4-inch diameters and stacked curbside clear of obstructions.
- If a landscape contractor is being used, please have them remove the debris with them when they leave. The property owner is responsible for their hired contractor and must inform them of the rules and regulations.
Additionally, no yard debris or trash should be disposed of in a common area, park, or adjacent lot, even if it is empty. These items must be placed at the curb in front of your personal property to be picked up. The City of Charleston does not service the Daniel Island common areas or parks and therefore the debris will not be picked up.
We appreciate your attention to these matters that will help keep our island beautiful.
