Sanitation
Keeping Orangeburg Clean: The Sanitation Division
At the heart of our city's cleanliness is the dedicated Sanitation Division. This essential team is responsible for the collection and proper disposal of solid waste within the City Limits. Here's how they make it happen:
Solid Waste Collection Team
Our diligent Solid Waste Collection Team follows a set schedule, venturing into neighborhoods every assigned day of the week. Their mission? To ensure that your household waste, recyclables, and yard trash are efficiently collected and disposed of.
From household garbage to recyclable materials and yard waste, the Sanitation Division is committed to maintaining a clean and healthy environment for our community.
Together, we contribute to a cleaner, greener Orangeburg.
Sanitation Notices
October 1, 2024Commercial Sanitation Rate ChangesThe City takes great pride in offering commercial sanitation services in accordance with our City ordinance. We've consistently strived to keep our service costs affordable, and we remain committed to doing so. However, to sustain the high standard of service you've grown accustomed to, we find it necessary to make modest adjustments to our service fees. We want to assure you that our new rates remain highly competitive and are positioned below the prevailing market rates. The following rates will go in effect October 1, 2024. All rates outlined below are billed monthly on your utility bill. Residential Roll Cart = $20.00 per month Commercial Sanitation Services:
To ensure uninterrupted service, we kindly request that you complete and sign a new service agreement with the City. If you have any inquiries or require assistance with this rate adjustment, please don't hesitate to contact Latoya Walker at (803) 533-6010 or latoya.walker@orangeburg.sc.us. We value your partnership and eagerly anticipate maintaining our strong connection with your organization. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Temporary Suspension of Curbside Recycling ServicesDue to the ongoing labor shortage, the City of Orangeburg regrets to announce the suspension of curbside recycling services. We understand the importance of recycling for our community and the environment, and we are committed to resuming these services as soon as possible. Stay Informed We will keep you updated on when curbside recycling services will resume. Your commitment to recycling is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your understanding during this challenging time. Contact Us If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 803-533-6010. We are here to assist you. Your continued support is invaluable as we work together to address the labor shortage and ensure the well-being of our city. We look forward to the prompt restoration of curbside recycling services. |
Instructions And Guidelines For Curbside Solid Waste Collection
Our dedicated Solid Waste Collection Team is committed to keeping our city clean. Here are important guidelines and instructions to ensure smooth curbside collection of different types of solid waste:
Residential Garbage Collection
- All residential garbage shall be placed in the roll cart(s) (residential garbage receptacle) provided by the City of Orangeburg. Residential customers shall have sufficient roll carts to store their household garbage for weekly collection. The fees charged for garbage collection is per roll cart as set by City Council. Please call Public Works at 533-6010 for additional roll carts.
- All roll cart(s) shall be placed at curbside by 7:00 AM on your day of collection and removed by 8:00 AM on the day following collection. Your roll cart(s) shall not be rolled to curbside any earlier than 4:00 PM on the day preceding collection.
- If you believe that there is no one in your household that is physically able to roll the cart to the curb on collection day, please request and complete an application for back yard collection service.
- The lid on your cart must be kept closed at all times to keep out water and animals.
- The cart should not be used for any purpose other than the storage and collection of garbage.
- Do not mark, write, paint, cut or damage the cart in any way. You are encouraged to wash out the cart with a garden hose as needed.
- Do not place yard trash, dangerous materials, liquids or construction material in the cart. Hot embers should be cooled before placing in the cart. (Please see yard trash listed later.)
- All roll carts and recycling bins are assigned by address and remain the property of the City, therefore if you move, all roll carts and recycling bins shall be left at your old address. It CANNOT be taken with you when you move.
- If your cart is stolen or damaged, please call the Public Works Department at 533-6010. Collection of garbage will be suspended if cart is missing or severely damaged.
- The cart will remain the property of the City for the use of the person or persons to whom they are issued. Person (s) who damage the cart issued to them through neglect or intentional misuse or abuse will be required to pay for the repair or replacement of the cart at the discretion of the Public Works Department.
Residential Yard Trash and Yard Rubbish Collection
- Curbside Trash Collection is available to all city residents on the collection day for their neighborhood. Materials to be collected must be placed at the street curb by 7:00 AM on collection day.
- Normal residential trash, such as tree trimmings, grass clippings, hedge clippings, leaves, appliances, and furniture shall be collected at the same location as that designated for garbage collection. Vegetation such as leaves, pine needles, and grass clippings shall be separated from other residential trash or rubbish placed at the curb for collection by City personnel. In no event shall trash be placed in the storm drainage system or near the system in a manner that it could reasonably be expected to enter the system.
Individual trash or rubbish items shall not exceed four (4) feet in diameter, ten (10) feet in length, or two hundred (200) pounds in weight. The quantity to be picked up may be limited at the discretion of the Public Works Director.
Residential Garbage and Trash Not Collected
- Trash generated by contractors for new construction or remodeling, new or replacement landscaping, and tree trimming or removal shall be removed by the companies and shall not be the responsibility of the City.
Commercial Sanitation Service and Front Load Dumpsters
- The City of Orangeburg offers commercial sanitation services within the City limits. Commercial sanitation service is available in 2-8 yard front load dumpsters. To request commercial sanitation service, please get in touch with us at 803-533-6010.
- Effective Jan 1, 2024, commercial sanitation rates will be $20 per yard and will no longer be split between users. A multiplier fee will apply based on the number of pickups per week.
- City Commercial containers may be picked up a maximum of 5 times per week.
Examples
A 2-yard container picked up once a week would cost $40.00 per month.
2-yard x $20 x 1 pick up = $40.00 per month
A 6-yard container picked up three times a week would cost $360 per month
6-yard x $20 x 3 pick ups = $360.00 per month