Waste Wizard

For a customized calendar of your trash and recycling pickup, visit the City of Columbia's Waste Wizard.

You can also use the Waste Wizard to find instructions on how to recycle or dispose of a specific item or download a flyer about recyclable materials

Yard Trimmings

Yard Trimmings in Elmwood Park are collected each Monday.

Yard Trimmings include the pickup of grass clippings, loose and/or bagged leaves, and branches less than 6 feet in length.

The City composts its Yard Trimmings to reduce landfill waste. Once the compost is broken down, it is a valuable gardening material, and is available to citizens at 127 Humane Lane, just opposite from the Animal Shelter.

Composting

If you would like to compost your own organic waste at home, the City is selling backyard compost bins for $35. Please contact Solid Waste at 803.545.3800 for further information.

If you would like to find out more about backyard composting, visit the Environmental Protection Agency.

Trash

Trash in Elmwood Park is collected each Tuesday.
Place your cart at the curb by 7:30 AM each Tuesday.
Place the cart with the handle towards your home
Leave at least 3 feet between other roll carts, trees, vehicles and mailboxes.
Remove your cart from the curb by 7:30 each Tuesday evening.

Recycling

Recyclables in Elmwood Park are collected on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Place all recyclables loose in the cart.
Place the cart with the handle towards your home
Leave at least 3 feet between other roll carts, trees, vehicles and mailboxes.
Remove your cart from the curb by 7:30 each Tuesday evening.

New or Replacement Roll Cart

To request a roll cart, please call the City at 803.545.3800