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Lexington County administrative offices are open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Curbside Collection

How to Sign Up?

Inside Town/City Limits?

Contact your municipality directly:

Batesburg-Leesville, Cayce, Chapin, Gaston, Irmo, Lexington, Pine Ridge, South Congaree, Springdale, Swansea, West Columbia.

 

Outside Town/City Limits?
  1. Use the Solid Waste Curbside Service District Map to find your provider.
  2. Contact them directly to start service, manage containers, or arrange payment.

Service Providers:

  • Capital Waste Services – 803-814-0040
  • Waste Management – 803-534-0061
  • New South Waste – 803-626-9000

Collection Guidelines

Set Out Time:

Place containers at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.

Placement Tips:
  • Leave 3 feet between containers and other objects.
  • Handles face your house; lid opens toward the street.
Service Help?

Submit a Medical/Physical Disability Verification Form if you have a verified disability and no one in your household can move containers.

Missed pick up or have a complaint? Please fill out the Franchise Collection Complaint Form.

Recycling & Notifications

Welcome to the Lexington County Solid Waste App

The County of Lexington presents a new way to access information about waste services!


The Lexington County Solid Waste app allows you to:

  • View your collection schedule
  • Get weekly reminders
  • Receive alerts for events
  • Learn how to recycle or dispose of items

Using your computer? Get started by entering your county address below or use the "what goes where?" section for disposal questions.

Waste and Recycling Schedule

Holiday & Weather Delays

No collection on:

  • New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November)
  • Christmas Day (Dec 25)

Service shifts by one day during these weeks. Friday pickups move to Saturday.

Stay informed via the app or Facebook page.

Curbside Service Rates

Use the Solid Waste District Map to confirm your district.

Note: The (Date) next to the district indicates date of latest increase in price.

District 1 – Capital Waste Services (October 2025)
  • Curbside: $30.78/mo
  • Backyard: $45.49/mo
  • Extra Roll Cart (Urban): +$5.18/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $36.23
District 2 – New South Waste (October 2025)
  • Curbside: $29.85/mo
  • Backyard: $59.70/mo
  • Extra Garbage Cart: $20.00/mo
  • Extra Recycling Cart (Urban): $20.00/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00
District 3 – Waste Management (October 2025)
  • Curbside: $28.50/mo
  • Backyard: $57.00/mo
  • Extra Roll Cart (Urban): $8.00/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $60.00
District 4 – New South Waste (March 2025)
  • Curbside: $30.74/mo
  • Backyard: $59.70/mo
  • Extra Cart (Garbage or Recycling): $15.00/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00
District 5 – New South Waste (July 2026)

Urban Area:

  • Curbside: $37.36/mo
  • Backyard: $74.70/mo
  • Extra Roll Cart: $15.00/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00

Rural Area:

  • Curbside: $37.36/mo
  • Backyard: $74.70/mo
  • Extra Garbage Cart: $15.00/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00
District 6 – Capital Waste Services (October 2025)

Urban Area:

  • Curbside: $33.08/mo
  • Backyard: $48.46/mo
  • Extra Roll Cart: $5.25/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00

Rural Area:

  • Curbside: $32.08/mo
  • Backyard: $47.00/mo
  • Extra Garbage Cart: $5.25/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00
District 7 – Capital Waste Services (October 2025)

Urban Area:

  • Curbside: $37.00/mo
  • Backyard: $54.21/mo
  • Extra Roll Cart: $5.25/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00

Rural Plus Area:

  • Curbside: $36.00/mo
  • Backyard: $54.21/mo
  • Extra Cart: $5.25/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00

Rural Area:

  • Curbside: $34.00/mo
  • Backyard: $54.20/mo
  • Extra Garbage Cart: $5.25/mo
  • Bulk Item Fee: $35.00

General Questions?

Call Lexington County Solid Waste Management at 803-785-3325.