Bulk pickup Bulk trash pickup in Folly Beach
In Folly Beach, furniture, mattresses, carpet and large appliances are picked up only by appointment with the City's Public Works department. Ask by email, then set items out on the scheduled day or the night before. If you put them out without an appointment, the City will still pick them up, but the owner or agent may be cited for improper disposal.
- Who collects
- City of Folly Beach Public Works
- Major items
- Appointment required; request by email
- Yard and small items
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Metal and white goods
- Friday
- City Hall
- (843) 588-2447
Who collects
The City of Folly Beach Department of Public Works handles garbage and bulk pickups. Charleston County handles recycling. The City's page doesn't name an outside contractor. City Hall's number is (843) 588-2447.
The collection schedule
Folly Beach splits pickups by type:
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Household garbage | Monday and Thursday, out before 8:00 am |
| Yard debris and small "manmade items," like beach chairs and small appliances | Tuesday and Wednesday |
| Metal and white goods | Friday, with an appointment for large appliances |
Put carts out no earlier than 2:00 p.m. the day before collection, and bring them in by 8:00 p.m. on collection day.
Major items need an appointment
These items need an appointment with Public Works:
- Furniture, cupboards, beds, mattresses and springs
- Carpets and rugs
- Stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters and window A/C units
To book, email the Public Works and trash addresses listed on the City's trash and recycling page. Set the items out on the scheduled day or the night before.
Items put out without an appointment will be picked up, but the owner or agent may be cited for improper disposal. That matters for rentals: if guests or tenants leave furniture at the curb, the citation can go to the owner or the agent.
Pro tip the City lists furniture both as a small "manmade item" and as a major item that needs an appointment. Book an appointment for any furniture to be safe.
What the City doesn't say
The City's page doesn't list item limits, fees, rules for construction debris or tires, or size limits for yard debris. Call City Hall at (843) 588-2447 before you put out remodeling scraps, tires or a big pile of limbs.
Where to take what Folly won't collect
Folly Beach is in Charleston County, so residents can use the Charleston County convenience centers for free with a government photo ID showing a county address. The full-service centers take furniture, mattresses, appliances, tires, electronics, paint and yard debris. The Signal Point Road center on James Island is limited: it doesn't take furniture, appliances, yard waste or household garbage. For those, go to a full-service center such as Bees Ferry Road (1344 Bees Ferry Rd.).
The county drop site at 202 E. Ashley Ave. on Folly is for single-stream recycling only, not bulky items.
When hiring a hauler makes sense
The appointment step means bulk pickup in Folly Beach takes some planning. If you're turning over a rental between guests, clearing a house before a move, or can't wait for a scheduled day, a junk removal crew can take items straight from inside the home. Our junk removal cost guide covers typical prices.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I put furniture out in Folly Beach without an appointment?
The City says it will pick the items up, but the owner or agent may be cited for improper disposal. Book with Public Works first.
Which items need an appointment in Folly Beach?
Furniture, carpets, rugs, beds, mattresses, springs, cupboards, stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters and window A/C units.
Does Folly Beach charge for bulk pickup?
The City's trash page doesn't list a fee or a limit. Call City Hall at (843) 588-2447 to ask before you book a large load.
Where can Folly Beach residents drop off junk?
Folly Beach is in Charleston County, so residents can use the county's full-service convenience centers for free with a photo ID showing a county address. The drop site at 202 E. Ashley Ave. takes recycling only, not bulky items.
Bottom line
In Folly Beach, book major items with Public Works before anything goes to the curb, since skipping the appointment can lead to a citation. Small items and yard debris go out on Tuesday or Wednesday, and metal and white goods on Friday.
How do we know this?
We check every rule, address and hour on this page against the official source, and re-check on a schedule. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Charleston Move Guide is not run by, or affiliated with, the City of Charleston or any town, county or public service district named here.