Updated November 2026. Schedules change by season and holiday, so check the Town of Edisto Beach website for the latest.
Whether you live on Edisto or are here for a week, knowing the trash schedule and where to recycle keeps the island clean and keeps raccoons (who like shrimp as much as you do) out of the cans. Here’s how it works in the Town of Edisto Beach.
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Trash Pickup
- Household garbage: Mondays all year, plus Fridays during the busy season (in 2026, from late March to early October).
- Yard debris and bulk trash: Tuesdays.
- Roll the cans back. Town rules require trash cans to be rolled back under or beside the house after pickup. Renters, look for instructions from your rental company. Homeowners, leave a note for guests.
- Keep lids closed, and don’t overfill cans before a holiday weekend, when pickup can be delayed.
Recycling on Edisto Beach
There’s no curbside recycling pickup in the Town of Edisto Beach, but recycling is easy to drop off:
- Town convenience station (at Town Hall): the walk-in gate for recyclables is open 24 hours a day, and the station is staffed during posted hours. Check the Town’s website for current hours. It doesn’t accept waste from businesses.
- Aluminum cans: drop them in the trailer outside the convenience station any time. The proceeds support MUSC’s burned children’s fund.
- Edisto Island Convenience Center: Charleston County’s drop-off center at 2844 Highway 174 on the island, generally open Monday through Saturday. Check the county’s website for hours and accepted items.
- Rinse your recyclables. Food and trash mixed in can send a whole load to the landfill.
Keep the Beach Clean
Take everything you bring to the beach back with you, and carry an extra bag for litter you find. Trash on the beach can tangle wildlife and block nesting sea turtles, and items left overnight are removed. See all the Edisto Beach rules.
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