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What Day Is Trash Pickup in Port Royal, SC?

Updated November 2026

Quick Answer for Port Royal

  • Trash day: Mondays, collected by Waste Management
  • Recycling: biweekly on Wednesdays — no plastic bags, no styrofoam
  • Next holiday delay: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026)
  • Bulk pickup: call 311 — free, no limit

Trash pickup in Port Royal is weekly on Mondays. Waste Management collects trash, recycling (biweekly on Wednesdays), and yard waste (spring through fall). Bins out by 7:00 AM.

Quick Facts

Trash Provider

Waste Management

Private hauler

Contact

311

Official website

Trash Pickup

Mondays (weekly)

Set out by 7:00 AM

Recycling Pickup

Wednesdays (biweekly)

14 materials accepted

Pickup Schedule

Trash Collection

Once per week

Mondays

Recycling Collection

Every other week

Wednesdays

Yard Waste

Seasonal (spring through fall)

Thursdays

Schedules vary by neighborhood. Check with Waste Management for your exact pickup day.

Recycling Rules

Port Royal accepts 14 materials for curbside recycling. No plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items.

Accepted

  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Office paper & mail
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Aluminum cans

NOT Accepted

  • Plastic bags & film
  • Styrofoam (EPS)
  • Paper coffee cups
  • Shredded paper
  • Batteries (household alkaline)
  • Electronics (e-waste)
Recycling rules for Port Royal

Bulk Pickup

How to Schedule

Call 311 or hauler

Free Pickups Per Year

Unlimited (free)

Call your waste hauler for pricing.

Bulk pickup details for Port Royal

Holiday Pickup Schedule

Federal holidays delay trash pickup in Port Royal by one day. Next: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026).

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026
Presidents' DayFebruary 16, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026
Holiday schedule for Port Royal

Composting in Port Royal

Not Available

Port Royal does not currently have a mandatory composting program. Backyard composting is encouraged.

Hazardous Waste

Paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash in Port Royal.2 drop-off locations for household hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste drop-off in Port Royal

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in Port Royal?
Trash pickup in Port Royal, SC is weekly on Mondays. Set out your bins by 7:00 AM. Waste Management handles residential waste collection. Recycling is collected biweekly on Wednesdays.
Can I recycle pizza boxes in Port Royal?
Yes — Clean portions are recyclable. Greasy sections can go in compost where available, otherwise trash. Many programs now accept the whole box. In Port Royal, pizza boxes are accepted in curbside recycling.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Port Royal?
To schedule bulk pickup in Port Royal, call 311 or your hauler. Call your waste hauler for pricing.
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Port Royal?
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) affects trash pickup in Port Royal. Pickup on this day and the rest of the week delayed by one day. Check with Waste Management for your specific route. Most federal holidays delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week.
What goes in the recycling bin in Port Royal?
Port Royal accepts 14 types of materials for curbside recycling, including cardboard, paper, glass bottles (check locally), aluminum and steel cans, and plastic #1, #2, and #5 containers. Do NOT put plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items in recycling. Rinse all containers before placing them in the bin.
Does Port Royal have composting?
Port Royal does not currently have a mandatory composting program. Backyard composting is encouraged. Check with Waste Management for green waste collection options.
What do I do if they missed my trash pickup in Port Royal?
If your trash was missed in Port Royal, first confirm it was your scheduled pickup day and that bins were out by 7:00 AM. Then call Waste Management at 311 (or your hauler's direct line) to report the miss. Most cities require you to report within 24 hours. Keep your bins at the curb until the makeup collection, which is typically within 1-2 business days.
Where do I take hazardous waste in Port Royal?
Port Royal has approximately 1 household hazardous waste drop-off locations. Items like paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash. Auto parts stores accept motor oil for free. Best Buy and Staples accept electronics. For everything else, use your city's HHW collection events or permanent facility.

Related Pages

Recycling Guide

What goes in the recycling bin in Port Royal

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Holiday Schedule

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Hazardous Waste

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Pickup schedules and rules are based on published municipal data. Schedules vary by neighborhood and route. Always confirm with Waste Management for your specific address. This page is for informational purposes only.