Bulk pickup Bulk trash pickup on Sullivan's Island
On Sullivan's Island, Republic Services picks up furniture, appliances, mattresses and lawn furniture on Wednesdays under contract with the Town. Call Town Hall at 843-883-3198 ahead of time for large items. Refrigerators and freezers must have the freon removed and the doors taken off or secured, and construction materials aren't collected at all.
- Who collects
- Republic Services, for the Town
- Bulk day
- Wednesday
- Large items
- Call Town Hall first, 843-883-3198
- Fridges and freezers
- Freon removed, doors off or secured
- Not collected
- Construction materials of any size
Who collects
Republic Services collects garbage, bulk items and yard debris on Sullivan's Island under contract with the Town. Charleston County handles recycling. For bulk pickup questions, call Town Hall at 843-883-3198.
One trash can is covered by your annual property taxes. Extra cans are available through Republic Services, but the Town's page doesn't list the price.
How bulk pickup works
Bulk and household debris is collected on Wednesdays. That includes:
- Furniture and lawn furniture
- Appliances
- Mattresses
For large items, call Town Hall at 843-883-3198 in advance. The Town's page doesn't list an item limit.
Appliances
Refrigerators and freezers have two rules:
- The freon must be removed.
- The doors must be removed or secured.
Pro tip line up freon removal before Wednesday, and call Town Hall at the same time, so the fridge is ready to go when you set it out. Our old appliance disposal guide has more on fridges and freezers.
What the Town won't collect
The Town is firm on this: construction materials, large or small, aren't collected under any circumstances. The homeowner is also responsible for getting rid of:
- Electronics
- Concrete block and brick
- Hazardous materials, like oil and paint
The Town's page doesn't say whether tires are collected. Call Town Hall to ask.
Sullivan's Island is in Charleston County, so residents can use the Charleston County convenience centers for free with a government photo ID showing a county address. Full-service centers take electronics (Zone 9), paint (Zone 8), oil and batteries (Zone 10), small amounts of cement and brick (Zone 7), tires (up to 4 a visit) and construction debris such as drywall and lumber (Zone 2). Full-service centers include Awendaw (6380 Maxville Rd.) and Bees Ferry Road (1344 Bees Ferry Rd.). See our guide to recycling a TV in Charleston and paint disposal.
Yard debris rules
- Yard debris is also collected on Wednesdays.
- Use paper bags.
- Cut limbs under 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter.
- Keep piles under 5 cubic feet.
- Landscapers must haul away their own debris.
When hiring a hauler makes sense
Since the Town won't take construction materials of any size, a kitchen or bath project on Sullivan's Island means hauling the debris yourself or hiring someone. A junk removal crew can also help with a whole-house cleanout before a move, or with heavy items you can't get to the curb. Our junk removal cost guide covers typical prices.
Frequently asked questions
What day is bulk pickup on Sullivan's Island?
Wednesday. Furniture, appliances, mattresses and lawn furniture go out on Wednesdays, the same day as yard debris. Call Town Hall at 843-883-3198 in advance for large items.
Will Sullivan's Island take my old refrigerator?
Yes, if the freon has been removed and the doors are removed or secured. Call Town Hall before you set it out, since it's a large item.
Does Sullivan's Island pick up remodeling debris?
No. The Town says construction materials, large or small, aren't collected under any circumstances. Brick, concrete block, electronics and hazardous materials like oil and paint are also the homeowner's to dispose of.
Does Sullivan's Island pick up tires?
The Town's page doesn't say. Call Town Hall at 843-883-3198, or take up to 4 tires a visit to a full-service Charleston County convenience center.
Bottom line
On Sullivan's Island, call Town Hall, then set furniture and appliances out on Wednesday. Get the freon out of any fridge or freezer first. Construction materials, electronics, brick and paint need another route, like a Charleston County convenience center or a hired crew.
How do we know this?
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