Trash and Recyclables

Waste Wizard

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