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New residents in Myrtle Beach can easily navigate trash collection and recycling services. The city provides roll carts for waste management, emphasizes recycling, and outlines rules for proper disposal. Learn how to keep Myrtle Beach clean and green while adjusting to your new home.
Welcome to Myrtle Beach: Your Ultimate Guide to Trash and Recycling
Hey there, new residents of Myrtle Beach! If you’re one of the many folks who have made the move to our beautiful coastal paradise in 2024, we want to make sure you’re all set when it comes to trash collection and recycling. Just a heads up – Myrtle Beach has found itself on the list of the top moved-to cities this year, with a migration rate of an impressive 256 new residents for every 100 who moved away. Now that’s a statistic that says a lot about this great city!
Trash Collection Made Easy
Let’s dive into the trash collection services, shall we? Residents of Myrtle Beach are provided with two handy roll carts – one for regular trash and another for recycling, affectionately known as pelicans. The monthly fee for this essential service is $30.80, which covers regular pick-up for up to 2 cubic yards of bulk trash and yard waste. If you find you need more trash pelicans, you can request additional ones for just $11.80 each month. The good news? Extra recycling pelicans are completely free!
Now, if you live in an apartment or condominium, take note. Trash pick-up might be done in bulk, and recycling services can vary based on your complex. It’s best to check with your management to see what’s what!
Know the Rules: What Can’t You Burn?
Just a reminder that open burning of trash is illegal in South Carolina, including right here in Myrtle Beach. This rule helps protect our environment and ensures safety for everyone. So, what should you avoid burning? Here’s a quick list of restricted items:
- Cardboard
- Electrical wires
- Farm chemicals
- Garbage and heating oil
- Household cleaners
- Insulation
- Untreated wood
- Plastics
- Roofing materials
- Tires
Make sure to keep waste in your pelicans with their lids securely closed. Never leave trash bags lying around near your containers—this is against the rules!
Proper Placement for Easy Collection
When you need to set out your pelicans, remember to do so no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. Once the trash has been picked up, please bring your containers back to your residence by 11 p.m.. Additionally, anything left out that is deemed inaccessible or ineligible must be dealt with within 48 hours of collection day.
Recyclables Galore!
Speaking of things you need to know, let’s chat about recycling! The city collects recyclables weekly for single-family homes, but if you live in a condominium or apartment, the process might differ. Make sure to check the specific guidelines that apply to your living situation.
Your recyclables will be processed at the Jake Abraham Transfer Station and through the county’s Materials Recycling Facility. These facilities handle about 30,000 tons of recyclable materials every year! Just remember, proof of residence is required for dropping off recyclables—think utility bills or driver’s licenses.
What Can You Recycle?
Let’s wrap up what you can toss in your recycling pelican. Acceptable materials include:
- #1 and #2 plastics
- Aluminum cans
- Cardboard
- Newspapers
- Glass bottles
- Various types of paper
Plus, it’s great to know that Horry County’s public schools are participating in recycling programs too, with recycling options available in classrooms and cafeterias!
Wrapping Up
So there you have it, Myrtle Beach newbies! Get the most out of your waste collection and recycling services with these tips. Welcome to our community, and enjoy all the wonderful things Myrtle Beach has to offer while keeping it clean and green!
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- Myrtle Beach Online: Local News
- Wikipedia: Myrtle Beach
- Myrtle Beach Online: Local News
- Google Search: Myrtle Beach trash collection
- WPDE: Trash Collection at CCMF
- Google Scholar: Myrtle Beach recycling
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Myrtle Beach
- Post and Courier: Tropical Storm Debby
- Google News: Myrtle Beach news
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